However, the former captain is quite happy with India’s current paced drumming.
“I read somewhere that Lara said that she would rather face Kapil Dev but not Lara. Our fast bowlers are brilliant.
“Look at Shami, Bumrah. As a cricketer, I am very happy to say that today we are dependent on our fast bowlers. Our bowlers are capable of taking 20 wickets in one match. We have had Kumble spinners, Harbhajan, but nowadays no country would like to say ‘give them inflatable windows.’
He also called on the ICC to ensure that test cricket does not die in the era of T20 cricket.
“If (Test cricket) dies, I would say that ICC has done its worst… Let’s not let it die… Yes, cricket has changed. People all over the world just want to play IPL, BBL and tournaments like that …
“I would say that IPL has given us strength. What used to be county cricket, all players used to play there (in England), but today IPL brings us the same benefit as players who come and play in India.
“… Don’t just think about T20 or IPL, you have to take care of cricket, tryouts and first-class ODIs. Yes, the money-making factor is there, but we must not forget our tradition. Tennis, for example, we still have Wimbledon played on grass, ”Kapil said.
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