Kapil Dev urges Indians to see positives of India lockdown before winning COVID-19 fight

As imposed by Indian government, entire nation is currently under lockdown in wake of ongoing crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic. As people continue to stay indoors, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has urged his countrymen to continue to do so. He refers lockdown as a “lifeline for mankind” and here is why.

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Kapil Dev on nationwide coronavirus lockdown

While speaking with a leading Indian sports portal, Kapil Dev said that staying at home is only way right w to combat highly contagious coronavirus disease. He also urged nation to take some positives from lockdown by challenging mselves to stay committed to situation. He added that with books, TV and music, one has countless means of entertaining mselves at home. Kapil Dev also said that with lockdown in effect, this is best time to spend time and interact with family members.

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Kapil Dev wife and himself during lockdown

When asked about he engs himself with free time at hand, 1983 World Cup-winning captain said that he is cleaning his house and garden se days. He says that he is w getting to spend time with his family. Due to various commentary gigs and appearances as a cricket expert on various media and sports channels before lockdown, he missed spending time with family at home for many years.

Kapil Dev wife joins cricketer in various home activities

Apart from cleaning, former cricketer also said he sometimes takes to cooking. Kapil Dev wife Romi also joins him in doing so. He continues by saying y both take turns to do dishes.

Kapil Dev wife: His marri with Romi

Kapil Dev married Romi Bhatia in 1980. couple have a daughter Amiya Dev, who was born on January 16, 1996. Kapil Dev wife Romi was introduced to him by his fellow friend Sunil Bhatia.

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Kapil Dev records

Apart from leading India to 1983 World Cup victory, cricketer holds many individual records as well. Some of Kapil Dev records includes him becoming world’s highest Test wicket-taker in 1994, which was later broken in 1999 by Courtney Walsh. Kapil Dev records also include cricketer being only player in world to score over 4,000 Test runs and pick over 400 Test wickets.

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