‘You’re always looking for the next hero’: Kapil Dev on finding Kohli’s successor

Former India captain Kapil Dev discussed the future of Indian cricket, stating that the game is constantly looking for its next long-term hero to succeed icons like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking during the Kapil Dev Invitational tournament at Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, the PGTI president emphasized that he focuses on finding young players who have the ability to perform for 10 to 15 years.

Kapil Dev addressed several other cricketing topics, including workload management, Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox success, and 16-year-old prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, advising patience before judging young talent. Additionally, he highlighted the need for better infrastructure for Indian golfers and addressed the personal struggles of former teammate Vinod Kambli.