Don't play in IPL if you feel pressure: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev has advised players to avoid featuring in the IPL if the tournament is impacting their overall mental and physical health.

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The 1983 World Cup-winning captain observed that players can never feel under the pump if they are enjoying the game.

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"I hear a lot of times on TV that there's a lot of pressure on players to play in the IPL...

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...Then I only say one thing, don't play. If a player has passion, there will be no pressure."

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Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev shared his views on how demanding competitive cricket has become in the modern era.

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