Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Kapil Dev Advocates Performance Over Age for Kohli and Rohit
Kapil Dev, a legendary cricketer, believes that performance should be the main factor in deciding who plays for the Indian cricket team, not age.
He thinks that even famous players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should keep playing as long as they perform well.
Kapil also said that the team management and selectors are the best people to make these decisions.
He praised Rohit Sharma for making people happy around the world with his cricket.
Kapil also mentioned that young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be given time to grow and develop.
He hopes the Indian team will do well in the future.
Kapil Dev advocates for performance-based selection over age for Indian cricket team players.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should continue playing as long as they perform well.
Selectors and team management are best equipped to make decisions on player selection.
Rohit Sharma has brought happiness to cricket fans worldwide.
Young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi need time to mature and meet their potential.
- Who
- Kapil Dev, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
- What
- Advocacy for performance-based selection over age for Indian cricket team players
- When
- During an interaction at the Kapil Dev Sunil Gupta Hospital in Greater Noida
- Where
- Greater Noida
- Why
- To ensure the best team is selected for winning matches, regardless of age or status
Performance-Based Selection
Age-Based Retirement
Selection Criteria
Performance-Based Selection
Performance should be the sole criterion for selecting players, regardless of their age or status.
Age-Based Retirement
Age should be a factor in deciding when players should retire, especially as they approach their 40s.
Team Management's Role
Performance-Based Selection
Selectors and team management are best equipped to make decisions on player selection and transition.
Age-Based Retirement
Fans and critics should have a say in deciding the future of veteran players.
- Virat Kohli's Age
- 37
- Rohit Sharma's Age
- 39
- Kapil Dev's Advice
- Performance should dictate selection, not age.
- Sachin Tendulkar's Retirement
- Even Sachin Tendulkar had more cricket left in him when he retired.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Age
- 15
- Indian Team's Recent Performance
- Lost T20I series against Ireland and England.