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Former India captain Kapil Dev does not want to worry about the resumption of cricket and instead wants the authorities to focus on more important things like the resumption of schools and universities. “I am looking at the bigger picture. Do you think cricket is the only topic we can talk about? I am quite concerned about children who cannot go to schools and universities because that is our younger generation. So I want the schools to reopen first. Cricket, football will happen eventually, “he told Sports Tak.
The captain of the India World Cup also closed the possibility of an India vs Pakistan series to raise funds and, according to him, there are several other ways to raise money to face the coronavirus pandemic.
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“You could be excited and say yes, India and Pakistan should play matches. Playing matches is not a priority at this time. If you need the money, then you must stop activities at the border. The money to be spent can be used to build hospitals and schools. If we really need money from which we have so many religious organizations, they should show up. It’s his responsability. We offer many when we visit religious shrines, so they should help the government. “
Shoaib Akhtar had previously proposed an India vs. Pakistan party that would help broadcasters raise money and that would also help several people earn a living.
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“I don’t think Kapil bhai understood what he was trying to say. Everyone is going to be trapped financially. This is the time to put our heads together and generate income. I am talking about a broader perspective, of economic reforms. The global audience is it will hook with a single match, it will generate income. Kapil said he does not need the money and surely he does not need it. But everyone else does. I think this suggestion will come into consideration soon, “Akhtar told Aaj Tak.