A Quote by Kapil Dev

If you are playing on a turning wicket, toss plays an important role. The team that wins the toss gets an opportunity to play on the fresh wicket. You should always prepare the wicket as per team's strength. But a rank turner might backfire.

Kapil Dev

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Kapil Dev
Indian - Athlete
Born: January 6, 1959

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I don't think the ball matters to spinners as much as the wicket. If the wicket offers help and is turning, then it doesn't matter if it's a new ball or an old ball.

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Virender Sehwag

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Glenn McGrath

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K. L. Rahul

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Anil Kumble

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K. L. Rahul

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