NEW DELHI, July 16: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has said that induction of a fifth regular bowler and two genuine all-rounders in the national cricket team can make it an “unbeatable side”.

“The present indian side is far better than previous ones and if a regular fifth bowler and two allrounders are inducted into it, it can become almost invincible,” Kapil Dev told newsmen here.

Praising youngsters Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, he said when these two players “found their right rhythm” they could change the course of the game.

Dismissing reports of partiality in selection of team, Kapil Dev said since the squad was selected by five-member selection panel and the captain together there was no possibility of any discrimination and partiality towards any individual.

He stressed that regular exercise and hard work was the key to success.—PPI

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