During a recent television interview, cricket legend Kapil Dev, who captained India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, was asked to hypothetically compare his side against a future Indian team potentially winning the 2025 Asia Cup in a T20 format.
Dev expressed that such a comparison is inherently difficult, noting that the modern generation possesses a specialized understanding of T20 cricket that was not prevalent in his era. He highlighted the significant evolution of the T20 game, particularly advancements in batting techniques against high-speed deliveries. Dev ultimately concluded that the contemporary players are “far better” and “unbelievable” in this specific format, even when compared to teams from just five years ago.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/kapil-dev-1983-world-cup-champs-beat-india-asia-cup-winners-10285443/