Kapil Dev led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 1983.© X (Twitter)
Former India captain Kapil Dev on Sunday claimed that he was not invited to the World Cup remaining between the hosts and Australia right here. Kapil, who led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 1983, stated he needed to journey for the sport with the remainder of his teammates.
“I wasn’t invited there. They did not name me so I didn’t go. So simple as that. I needed the entire ’83 crew to be there with me however I suppose as a consequence of the truth that it is such a giant occasion and individuals are so busy dealing with duties, generally they overlook,” Kapil instructed ABP Information.
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Amongst different former India captains who have been current on the Narendra Modi Stadium have been Sourav Ganguly, who was invited within the capability of a former BCCI president. Inviting previous presidents and officers is a BCCI norm.
The opposite celebrities who have been in attendance for the excessive profile recreation have been actors Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. Badminton nice Prakash Padukone was additionally seen sitting within the stands.
Within the remaining, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s gritty half-centuries powered India to 240 towards Australia within the ICC World Cup 2023 remaining at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
The five-time champions Australia selected to bat first, and the gamers backed up skipper Pat Cummins’ selection with disciplined bowling and very good fielding in entrance of a sea of blue jerseys from India.
After skipper Rohit Sharma’s attacking 47, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored 54 and 66, respectively, however the ball dominated the bat on a sluggish, dry pitch.
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