India, July 27 -- Legendary India captain Kapil Dev came out in support of young fast bowler Anshul Kamboj, who had a forgettable debut in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Kamboj returned figures of 1 for 89 in 18 overs, struggling to make an impact as India fell behind in the crucial Test.

Speaking at the launch of the second-half schedule of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) in his role as its president, Kapil urged fans and critics to temper expectations when judging debutants. India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, in fact, indirectly put the blame on India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill for the youngster in the host seat without proper match practice. Kamboj was drafted into the ...