World Cup fever gripped the entire country, why did Dhoni and Kapil Dev keep distance

Former captains Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who made India the world champion, have not yet reached the stadium to watch any match of the World Cup 2023. BCCI ignored world-winning captains!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:10 AM (IST)
World Cup fever gripped the entire country, why did Dhoni and Kapil Dev keep distance

The excitement of World Cup 2023 has gripped the entire country. By registering its 8th consecutive win, Team India has awakened the hope of winning the title in the minds of Indian fans. All the greats of cricket have been seen during the World Cup, but the two former captains Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who made India the world champion, have not yet reached the stadium to cheer Team India in any match. In such a situation, questions are being raised everywhere where are these two legendary captains? India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 under the leadership of Kapil Dev and in 2011 under the command of Dhoni.

Before the World Cup, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had given golden passes to some big personalities to watch the matches of the tournament. This included former captain and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, and great actor Rajinikanth, but according to sources, this pass has not been given to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar had also requested BCCI that these two legendary captains should be given gold passes.

According to BCCI sources, the board is making new plans for the semi-finals and final of the World Cup. Under this, apart from Dhoni and Kapil Dev, many Indian captains will be invited to watch the match.

Fans are also raising questions on social media that such a big tournament is being organized in India and despite this both the former captains have not yet reached the stadium to watch even a single match. Fans are also very upset with BCCI for ignoring these legendary captains.

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