Shoaib Akhtar's Indo-Pak charity match idea pointless as India has enough money: Kapil Dev

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev recently slammed Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar’s proposal of organising an ODI series between India and Pakistan in order to raise funds against coronavirus pandemic. Kapil Dev said that India already has eugh money and a cricket match would be putting lives of cricketers at stake. Earlier, Shoaib Akhtar took to his YouTube channel and uploaded a video stating how a 3-match ODI series between India and Pakistan will raise eugh funds for both countries to fight ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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Kapil Dev discards Shoaib Akhtar’s proposal

In an interview with ABP News, Kapil Dev said that Shoaib Akhtar is entitled to his opinion. He also said that India currently has eugh money as many members from Indian sporting fraternity have made donations towards battle against coronavirus. He cited example of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who recently donated a sum of ₹51 crore to Indian government.

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While speaking about coronavirus outbreak across India, Kapil Dev said that primary focus of nation right w is to save lives and help those who are struggling for food amid nationwide lockdown. He added that cricket should t be organised for at least next five to six months. former all-rounder described game as “t bigger than country”, thus furr emphasizing importance of helping poor and hospital staff.

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Kapil Dev on India lockdown

A few weeks ago, Kapil Dev urged his fellow Indian citizens to hour nationwide lockdown by staying indoors. He said that with lockdown in effect, this is best time to spend time and interact with family members.

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