Kapil Dev in Indian Film Festival (Photo Source: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022)
Former India captain Kapil Dev is on the receiving end on social media flak after comparing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and commenting on Kohli’s on-field behaviour. Every cricket fan is well-versed with the aggression and passion Kohli exudes whenever he steps onto the field. He is revered for his style of game and the comments of Kapil have not gone down well with certain fans as they expressed their displeasure on social media.
The former India all-rounder credited Rohit as one among the best captains India has ever produced. The fans, however, were unabashed in their response and quipped that Rohit has no ICC silverware to his name and the remarks do not hold good.
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“He (Rohit Sharma) is not like Virat Kohli, he does not jump around. He knows his limitations, but within those limitations, he performs the best. A big tick in favour of Rohit Sharma is that he keeps the entire team happy. There are many great players who play for themselves, take the captaincy for themselves, but not him,” said Kapil in a viral video.
“We haven’t reached the final yet, but ‘Virat vs Rohit’ has started. We won’t win like this,” wrote a fan on X.
Here’s the video of Kapil Dev’s remarks on Kohli:
Here is the original video: Kapil Dev Discusses Kohli’s On-Field Aggression and Rohit Sharma’s Controlled Off-Field Behavior pic.twitter.com/BdLLbTbiAw
— Virat AV (@av_vk18) June 27, 2024
Throwback when Usman Khwaja bodied Kapil Dev 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RSkCS4IsjG
— akshat. (@StanVirat) June 26, 2024
Now, Kohli has proved his comments right by failing miserably.
You’ve bodied yourself bro.😅😅
— Ojas Gambheera (@ramskakarla) June 26, 2024
Repeating the same mistake again..
Final tak nhi pohunche virat vs rohit shuru..
Kabhi nhi jeetenge aise
— p. (@coolfyfied) June 26, 2024
Kohli FC calling World Cup 1983 fluke😭 pic.twitter.com/bFU0cVDWUB
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) June 26, 2024
The statement is unwarranted! My post 👇 https://t.co/gQujZHA6zk
— Amit T (@amittalwalkar) June 26, 2024
Why can’t Indian fans be happy for the Indian team and support them !! Why these fan wars??? What’s the necessity?!
— Krishh (@kkspeaks) June 26, 2024
Seniors must not say things like this.. This will hurt Virat internally when he listens these all kind of stuff from legends.
Some people like Virat jumping and agression and some nots.. its own perspective…
But I like Virat jumping and it’s agression on the field.
— Think Wisely (@ThinkWisely5) June 27, 2024
I don’t agree with Kapil Dev’s assessment however one thing is for sure is that India wouldn’t have reached to 200+ score if Virat had batted and scored 92 runs (balls ??)
— Nitin Rawal (@NitinRawal02) June 26, 2024
With All due Respect sir , It seems like You Can’t Digest Virat as a Brand and an Icon
Even Vivian Richards Is a Fan of Virat
But It’s You his own Country’s Legend Criticising Him for Showing aggression in the field
I don’t know what the problem of our legends against Virat 😑
— Neel (@NeelBlue06) June 26, 2024
Paaji, agar abi Kohli ne accha innings khelga tho sab log Kohli ko appreciate karega.
Pls don’t compare anyone sir. Everyone plays for team and every Indian wants to fly our Flag high.
I🇮🇳
— Random Thoughts (@Giridar_PGR) June 26, 2024
Virat Kohli’s struggle as opener continues
Talking about Kohli’s performance at the T20 World Cup 2024, the right-handed batter has been underwhelming, to say the least. He is entrusted with the opening position alongside Rohit, and the batter has amassed just 66 runs in seven innings. There are talks of replacing Rishabh Pant as an opener as Kohli’s struggle seems never-ending. On the other hand, after a series of disastrous outings, Rohit made a comeback scoring a rapid 92 runs in just 41 balls against Australia.
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