India lost by eight wickets to the Black Caps in Dubai on Sunday night, seriously jeopardizing their chances of making the semi-finals. The 62-year-old former captain said that the big names will have to take responsibility for what is happening in the UAE.
“Obviously, this is a very weak statement from a big player like Virat Kohli. We all know and we believe that he has the hunger and desire to win matches for the team.”
“But, if the body language of the team and the thought process of the captain is like this, it is very difficult to lift the mood of the players inside the dressing room,” he said, referring to Kohli’s statement that his teammates were not brave enough. bat, ball or in their body language.
“I would urge my friend Shastri and Dhoni to lift the team in this scenario, it is Dhoni’s job to talk to the players and give them confidence,” he added.
India now need a big win in all the three remaining matches of the group stage and hope Afghanistan will beat New Zealand for any chance of qualifying.
Kapil said that relying on other results is never a good situation.
“I don’t like it if we have to move based on someone else’s performance. If you want to go to the semi-finals, do it on your own merit. I don’t think it’s a good idea to place your hopes on someone else,” he said.
“… we all applaud when you do well. (But) some big names, selectors now have to keep a close watch on them, should better performing youngsters be considered. These big players if not runs If they do, they will have to face criticism.
Winless as of now, India will take on Afghanistan in their third group engagement on Wednesday.
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