Mohammad Kaif speaks about reservation in sports, Kohli's consistency, India's current best fielder
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has replied brilliantly to many of the questions regarding Indian cricket while also addressing the issue of whether casteism should be included in sports. Kaif also invoked the nostalgia of the early 2000s when he played under Sourav Ganguly's captaincy.
If someone needs to be reminded who Mohammad Kaif was, Indian cricket fans will tell how he was a vital part of India's limited-overs squad with his electric fielding. More importantly, the batsman was the one whose on-field heroics led to Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt-twirling celebration on the balcony at The Lord's in 2003.
On Tuesday, the former batsman answered several questions related to Indian cricket and the current generation of players with some intriguing replies to his followers.Â
The consistency of @imVkohli .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
It's unreal. Mazaak bana rakha hai.#AskKaif https://t.co/6rfg3QSIlK
Rohit, Shikhar ,L Rahul.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 201
2 amongst these 3.#AskKaif https://t.co/i9MeDsjAyv
When someone asked who is the best fielder in the current Indian team, he picked Jadeja.
     Ravindra Jadeja is Brilliant.#AskKaif https://t.co/fGb73dasvx
     — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Kohli
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Warner
DeVilliers https://t.co/nR8tMShUOC
Who would not want to serve their country?
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Especially when you consider this aspect as your biggest strength .#AskKaif https://t.co/lv8d7MCuy7
In India @MdShami11 .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Overseas Mitchell Starc and Rabada looks the most promising. #AskKaif https://t.co/ccBAT1yUBY
The coolest player .#AskKaif https://t.co/auMpWGddah
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Rishabh has got opportunities that he has got and capitalised beautifully.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Sarfaraz is a special player and so is Ishan.#AskKaif https://t.co/fvScuWHPvP
Recently, Central Social Justice Minister Ramdas Athawale called for a quota system in the Indian cricket team which was met with huge criticism. When asked about the issue, Kaif had the best reply.
Don't believe in quota.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Talent ki Caste nahi hoti. https://t.co/y2tOdBNyf7
But the best part of Kaif's Q & A session were his tweets about his playing days where he played alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly which evoked fond memories of the Indian cricket team in the early 2000s.
Dada 's aggression and faith in the youth was quite encouraging.#AskKaif https://t.co/7orAnfw5bk
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Yes ,Jonty Rhodes was my inspiration. He was a trendsetter for fielders around the world.#AskKaif https://t.co/yxRhGvoxGx
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Narrowly missed getting Kallis out in my debut test.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Didn't get to bowl after that.#AskKaif https://t.co/JExghk3tms
The man who does 3 things best .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment @virendersehwag .#AskKaif https://t.co/0CXMaBusfI
The partnership in 2003 World Cup at centurion.#AskKaif https://t.co/5ETrZ98lRy
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017
Kaif was also there to answer a question about keeping the regional sports alive across the country.
It's a cultural sport and my Tamil Nadu friends speak very well of it. Based on it support Jallikattu.#AskKaif https://t.co/5sAD17dVcb
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2017