"He Does Not Jump Around": Kapil Dev Compares Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Irks Fans
India cricket legend Kapil Dev has sparked another debate between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as he hailed the current India skipper for knowing his limitations and "keeping the entire team happy". Kapil, who was recently appointed as the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, made the comparison ahead of India's 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final against England, for which Rohit is India's captain. Kapil Dev also said that Rohit does not get as excited as Virat Kohli.
"He (Rohit Sharma) is not like Virat Kohli, he does not jump around," said Kapil (translated from Hindi). "He knows his limitations, but within those limitations, he performs the best," said Kapil, lavishing praise on Rohit.
Kapil Dev "Rohit never jumps like Virat, some big player plays for themselves but Rohit keeps entire team happy" pic.twitter.com/rfW5mhBG34
Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, also spoke of Rohit's captaincy with great regard.
"A big tick in favour of Rohit Sharma is that he keeps the entire team happy," said Kapil. "There are many great players who play for themselves, take the captaincy for themselves, but not him," he added.
Towards whom exactly Kapil's last comment was directed at is not certain, but it speaks volumes of Rohit Sharma's captaincy to receive such praise from one of India's most famous captains and all-rounders.
Kapil's comment drew the ire of many fans on social media, with one user commenting that India are repeating the same mistake.
"We haven't reached the final yet, but 'Virat vs Rohit' has started. We won't win like this," read the comment (translated from Hindi).
Repeating the same mistake again..
Final tak nhi pohunche virat vs rohit shuru..
Kabhi nhi jeetenge aise
Rohit heads into the