Kapil Dev vs Sachin Tendulkar: Here’s What Twitter Has to Say

Twitter reacts to India’s first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev’s recent comment about Sachin Tendulkar.

Kapil Dev is in soup for his recent comment on Sachin Tendulkar. His comment that Sachin“did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability” generated much reaction on social media.

While Dev and Tendulkar did not comment further, Twitterati erupted with feedback. So much so that Kapil Dev is now trending on Twitter. Picture this:

Mumbai-based journalist and columnist Dilip D’Souza plays safe with his comment.

@dadofad Sachin’s record is debatable, sure. But I cannot take Kapil Dev’s observation seriously.

— Dilip D'Souza (@DeathEndsFun) October 29, 2015

This incident created so much furore that a leading news channel has started an interaction session asking for feedback.

Do you agree with Kapil Dev that Sachin Tendulkar did not live up to his talent? #KapilBeamer pic.twitter.com/fIiUPqpNfS

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) October 29, 2015

Renowned sports journalist Gaurav Kalra too voiced his opinion.

but kapil dev ji, sachin tendulkar made 6 test double hundreds & the first one was with you as coach! he also made the first 200 in ODIs!

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 29, 2015

An engineering student who claims to be a diehard cricket fan, especially of Sachin Tendulkar’s gave a strong opinion.

In that case I can also say to u Mr Kapil Dev u could hv bowled 25kmph faster !! Lekin hota toh tha nhi aapse 😂😂 Isliye just shut up 😄👋

— Virat Kohli (@iam_adi_thebest) October 29, 2015

Another cricket fan asked all to respect whatever Kapil Dev said.

C'mon SRT fans, let's not act like Dhoni fans. Kapil Dev is a legend and we should respect him.

— Gautam (@imGkhosla) October 29, 2015

Mohit Yadav, a squash player and a diplomat gave his reactions through an analogy.

"Kapil Dev" Success is sweetest to those who do not succeed..@sachin_rt didn't fly neither did he leap over d Atlantic. Maybe when in #USA

— Mohit Yadav, IFS (@mohitfreedom) October 29, 2015