Kapil Dev, the former Indian all-rounder expressed his opinions on various features that Indian team had adopted and he also praised Bumrah, for changing the thought process on awkward bowling actions.
Ever since Bumrah made his debut for the national team, there has been a lot of talk about, how he can survive with his awkward bowling action, for a long span. But Bumrah, only grown up in stature in his short Career, so far, to become the leader of the attack in limited overs.
"He (Bumrah) is fabulous. When I saw Bumrah for the first time, I thought how would he play with such an awkward action. But this player has changed our thought process.And today we feel players with awkward action will play for their country for long," Kapil Dev said as per quoted by NDTV.
While speaking on, India's new fitness policy, Kapil backed Virat for setting minimum standards to consider for selection in the national team. And, he also added it will send a message to younger players, to maintain a certain level of fitness.
“Every captain has his thought process. This captain (Virat Kohli) has brought up an idea of fitness in the team and I think we should respect his decision," Kapil said.
"You may be very talented but if you can't take catches and save extra runs for the team, it is of no use. A minimum level of athleticism is required. Yo-Yo test is not something which a player can't clear.
"I was also a fitness freak and it will be unfair if I don't stand by it. I feel fitness to zaruri hai (fitness is important). The message that goes to youngsters is that you have to maintain a certain level of fitness. I support Virat in that," he said.
Meanwhile, Kapil Dev, who himself won many games to the country with his all-around abilities, hoped, the newfound all-rounder, Hardik Pandya will do better.
"The team management knows better. We can have views sitting outside but they know better. We all want Hardik Pandya to do better. Surely, the team management is thinking something good about him.”
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