Word Cup-winning India captain Kapil Dev has said that there is a lot of things to learn from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic which has affected many people around the world. Kapil Dev further said that everyone should remember that India’s strength lies in its culture. More than 495,000 people have been affected by the novel virus and more than 22,000 lives have been lost as well. 690 people have been infected in India with more than 10 have died as well.

“People will remember the lessons in hygiene now. They will learn to wash their hands and not to spit and urinate in public. We have to keep our surroundings clean,” Kapil Dev told The Hindu. “Wish we had learnt these lessons earlier, but hope this generation will not make those mistakes. I was lucky I could learn from my seniors and am thankful to them.”

“I have read and heard how the human race has fought and set examples when dealing with crises. India’s strength lies in our culture – looking after each other and caring for elders. We have to look to help the seniors. I know we will win this battle by staying together and strengthening the hands of our government and doctors by staying indoors,” he added.

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Meanwhile, Kapil Dev also expressed how he is spending time amid the lockdown, citing that he is preparing food for everyone in his family alongside other household works. However, he said that he has learnt to live on his own during his playing days in England.

“I sweep the house, clean the garden. My little garden is my golf course. I am getting to spend so much time with my family. Something that I had missed in the last several years. I give the cook a break. I cook for everyone. I take turns to do the dishes. I learnt all this when playing in England and Romi joined me,” Kapil Dev concluded.