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Kapil Dev (Source- Twitter)
Former India all-rounder and World Cup winner Kapil Dev praised the Indian Cricket Team on Monday. He mainly praised Mohammed Siraj for his superb display of bowling in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The pacer picked up his career-best record of 6 for 21 in white ball cricket. With courtesy of his fiery spell, the Sri Lankan batters struggled against him. They were bundled out for mere 50 runs and the openers Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's fifty-run partnership ensured India's win in the Asia Cup final by ten wickets. This was their 8th trophy in the continental event.
Kapil Dev said at a media event, "Do you think I need to say anything more than what people are saying. What a fantastic cricket being played. I think as a cricketer I would like to see much closer games towards the World Cup but I think as a player dismiss them for 30 runs and win. But as a spectator, I would say it would be better if the game is close.
'More than India winning the World Cup I want them to come out (to) dominate' - Kapil Dev
"I am so happy that in the sub-continent all 10 wickets are being taken by our fast bowlers. I think that it is the cherry on the cake. There was a time when we used to depend on spinners but it is not anymore. That is why the team has become so good," he added.
The former skipper, believes India's first target is to qualify for the last 4 in the ODI World Cup. Putting emphasis on this he stated, "I think if we come in the top 4, that is more important. You cannot say, right now, we are favourites. Our team is very good. We have to work very hard. I know about my team. I do not know about other teams...Indian team is ready to play and win the Championship. More than India winning the World Cup I want them to come out (to) dominate. I think that is what we look for in the future. I think the Indian team as far as I am concerned, are ready to play and win the World Cup." He also believes ahead of the World Cup, it is important to stay away from injuries and keep players safe.