Kapil Dev faces backlash over ‘disgusting’ Virat Kohli comments

Former Team India captain Kapil Dev was on the receiving end of fierce online criticism following his comments on Virat Kohli amid the premier batter’s lean patch in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Some fans called Kapil Dev’s statement pathetic, while others called it disgusting. Accusing Virat Kohli of showing fake aggression, Kapil Dev compared his on-field demeanor with Rohit Sharma, stressing that the latter doesn’t jump like the former but does his job more than efficiently. “If Virat Kohli can lift 150 kg and 250kg dumbbells, that doesn’t mean Rohit should do the same. It seems like Rohit knows his game very well. He plays within himself. He is not like Virat Kohli and doesn’t jump around. Rohit is aware of his limitations and there is no one better than him in that respect, not even Virat,” Kapil Dev told ABP News. When the 1983 World Cup-winning skipper was asked to comment on Rohit Sharma’s fitness levels, he responded: “Rohit has one pack and that is enough to hit big sixes.” Also, Kapil Dev praised Rohit