KOLKATA: Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin mentioned there cannot be every other Kapil Dev, amid rising comparisons between Hardik Pandya and the World Cup successful skipper.
Pandya's whirlwind innings of 93 within the first Test towards South Africa on a difficult track at Cape Town gave additional fuel to the comparison between him and Dev.
"It is not advisable to do that. It is not good because there can never be another Kapil Dev. It is very difficult to get another Kapil Dev as the amount of hard work and workload he took over a period of time - he used to bowl 20-25 overs in a day - not many people can do it now," the 54-year-old informed newshounds at the sidelines of a faculty event.
Indian crew suffered humiliating back-to-back defeats within the first and the second Test towards South Africa however bounced again to win the general Test on the again of a perfect bowling show.
Terming the end result as "unlucky", Azharuddin mentioned: "The bowlers received the ultimate Test match. They in reality put South African batsmen beneath force. We have been bit unfortunate that shall we now not get the collection our approach.
"It is just right that we received the ultimate Test. We redeemed our status. The crew played really well in difficult prerequisites. It was once now not an easy wicket to play on," he mentioned.
"They batted well, bowled well the whole lot clicked together. I'm very happy with the crew's victory. In the ODIs, with a bit of luck, our batting will click on and we can win the collection," Azharuddin added.
On the debatable issue of losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the second Test, and now not taking part in Ajinkya Rahane till the 3rd Test, Azharuddin mentioned: "I think they could have been played, however the captain and the crew thinks otherwise. Outside everyone in India thinks they should have played."
The former skipper also praised captain Virat Kohli for his leadership skills and mentioned his information speak for him.
With Prithvi Shaw's India on a roll within the Under-19 World Cup after their 203-run thrashing of Pakistan, Azharuddin hopes they will claim a fourth title.
"All the best boys. They have carried out the nation proud. Today's recreation - to get a crew all out for 69 speaks volumes of the skill they possess. I am hoping they comeback with the World Cup," he mentioned.
Asked about Shubman Gill and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, the 2 Under-19 star performers putting it wealthy within the IPL auctions, Azharuddin mentioned: "It is always just right to present them alternatives when they're doing well. Look at Pandya and Bumrah."
Azharuddin, who's in loggerheads with the Hyderabad Cricket Association after charges have been levelled towards him by means of president G Vivek, was once barred from attending the SGM earlier this month.
"I will meet (Committee of Administrators chairman) Vinod Rai. He was once travelling and I was now not able to have a phrase with him. I will certainly like to present again to the game whether or not it's going to be coaching or as an administrator," he mentioned.
Pandya's whirlwind innings of 93 within the first Test towards South Africa on a difficult track at Cape Town gave additional fuel to the comparison between him and Dev.
"It is not advisable to do that. It is not good because there can never be another Kapil Dev. It is very difficult to get another Kapil Dev as the amount of hard work and workload he took over a period of time - he used to bowl 20-25 overs in a day - not many people can do it now," the 54-year-old informed newshounds at the sidelines of a faculty event.
Indian crew suffered humiliating back-to-back defeats within the first and the second Test towards South Africa however bounced again to win the general Test on the again of a perfect bowling show.
Terming the end result as "unlucky", Azharuddin mentioned: "The bowlers received the ultimate Test match. They in reality put South African batsmen beneath force. We have been bit unfortunate that shall we now not get the collection our approach.
"It is just right that we received the ultimate Test. We redeemed our status. The crew played really well in difficult prerequisites. It was once now not an easy wicket to play on," he mentioned.
"They batted well, bowled well the whole lot clicked together. I'm very happy with the crew's victory. In the ODIs, with a bit of luck, our batting will click on and we can win the collection," Azharuddin added.
On the debatable issue of losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the second Test, and now not taking part in Ajinkya Rahane till the 3rd Test, Azharuddin mentioned: "I think they could have been played, however the captain and the crew thinks otherwise. Outside everyone in India thinks they should have played."
The former skipper also praised captain Virat Kohli for his leadership skills and mentioned his information speak for him.
With Prithvi Shaw's India on a roll within the Under-19 World Cup after their 203-run thrashing of Pakistan, Azharuddin hopes they will claim a fourth title.
"All the best boys. They have carried out the nation proud. Today's recreation - to get a crew all out for 69 speaks volumes of the skill they possess. I am hoping they comeback with the World Cup," he mentioned.
Asked about Shubman Gill and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, the 2 Under-19 star performers putting it wealthy within the IPL auctions, Azharuddin mentioned: "It is always just right to present them alternatives when they're doing well. Look at Pandya and Bumrah."
Azharuddin, who's in loggerheads with the Hyderabad Cricket Association after charges have been levelled towards him by means of president G Vivek, was once barred from attending the SGM earlier this month.
"I will meet (Committee of Administrators chairman) Vinod Rai. He was once travelling and I was now not able to have a phrase with him. I will certainly like to present again to the game whether or not it's going to be coaching or as an administrator," he mentioned.
There cannot be another Kapil Dev: Azharuddin
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