Union Sports Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Wednesday said that cricket legend Kapil Dev did the right thing by resigning as coach of the Indian Cricket team amidst allegations of his involvement in the match-fixing scandal.
Describing himself as a great fan and admirer of Kapil Dev, who was the role model of many a budding cricketer not long ago, he said, “I am praying to god that nothing should come out against him after the CBI completes its probe.”

Dhindsa said that Kapil, had enhanced his own prestige in the eyes of all cricket lovers, by resigning. He rejected the BCCI offer to continue as national coach and bid a highly emotional farewell to the game, accusing the cricket board of lack of professionalism and `slaughter` of cricketers even before they had been proved guilty. Following his decision, the board appointed Anshuman Gaekwad as the new coach till October end, which includes the tours of Nairobi and Sharjah, which he accepted.

Bureau Report