Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in Bhubaneswar, one on one conversation here
The legendary cricketer Kapil Dev was in Bhubaneswar much to the delight of the cricket fans, said reports on Monday.
Bhubaneswar: The legendary cricketer Kapil Dev was in Bhubaneswar much to the delight of the cricket fans, said reports on Monday. According to reliable reports, the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev reached the Bhubaneswar Airport and was given a grand welcome, said reports.
It has been reported that Kapil Dev attended a program in an educational institution. When he arrived at the airport, he said that he would give some message to the cricketers of Odisha before he left.
Here are a few excerpts of the conversation with the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in Bhubaneswar:
Q- When you had scored 175 runs you did not even have the time to pad up, what was going up in your mind at that time?
A- I was never a good student. If I had that good a memory, that I would remember what had happened 40 years back I would have become an Engineer or a Doctor. I do not remember clearly what had happened. I had lived that moment to the fullest. I believe in living in the present. I am not a storyteller.
Q- Madal Lal bowled to Vivian Richard in one over and gave away a huge number of runs. Even after that, he was given a chance to bowl on the same day, why?
A- I had done my work as a captain, the luck was in our favour that day.
Q- What is the major change that you have seen in modern cricket?
A- I think that modern cricket is in a very good state. This is the biggest thing ever. The team almost won the World Cup, which is a big thing. 30 years back, we could not even imagine this. The strong work and effort of the team is visible. The present Indian Team exudes confidence.
Q- You were the captain of the Indian cricket team for 24 long years, how did you manage to maintain unity among the senior players?
A- Even when I was the captain, I used to take regular advice from the senior players and I always believe in learning. One never stops learning and that is the spirit that I adopted.
Q- Three things that you would like to see in a captain?
A- One should not always look only at the result. You have to care for every player if you are the captain of a team. The captain needs to take efforts to bind the team together. Then only the goal of winning will be achieved.
Q- How would you describe your cricketing career?
A- I am a very forward looking person. My times are now over. I am happy to be alive and healthy. The present players are excellent, but they need to be shown the right direction.
Q- What would you like to say about the influence and use of technology in present day cricket?
A- Technology was there even when we were playing. It will be more advance with the advancement of years. It is and advantage for cricket.
Q- Which was the most memorable day in your cricketing career?
A- 99 percent people would think that I will say that it was the day we wo the World Cup in 1983 but for me it was different. For me it was the day when I played international cricket. To add to it, if I had not played cricket, I would not have been the captain and if I were not the captain then I could not have led the team to victory.
Q- Your advice for young cricketers?
A- Do not copy anyone. Play your own natural game.
Ms Kalinga