Kapil Dev Emphasizes Teamwork as Key to India's T20 World Cup Victory

India's first World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, highlighted the importance of collective performance over individual brilliance for India to win the T20 World Cup. Kapil stressed that every player must contribute, citing the 1983 World Cup as an example and wished the team luck for their semi-final against England.

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has highlighted the significance of collective effort in determining the success of Rohit Sharma's team in the T20 World Cup. Speaking on Thursday, Kapil stated that individual brilliance alone would not be enough to end India's over-a-decade-long trophy drought.

India faces England in the semifinals later on Thursday, hoping to secure a spot in the finals against South Africa, who effortlessly defeated Afghanistan in their semifinal clash. 'Why focus solely on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, or Kuldeep Yadav? Everyone has a key role to play, and the aim is to win the tournament,' Kapil told PTI Videos in an exclusive interview.

'To clinch a tournament, every player must work together. If the team relies too much on individual players like Bumrah or Arshdeep, success becomes elusive,' he asserted, reminiscing about his 1983 World Cup-winning squad where multiple players contributed crucial performances.

Expressing pride in India being considered title contenders in global events consistently, Kapil wished the Men in Blue good luck for their upcoming match and praised the team's current form and spirit. Additionally, he lauded the exceptional performances of young talents while downplaying the isolated role of the captaincy in the team's success.

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