Kapil Dev responded calmly and humorously to Yograj Singh's claim about intending to kill him years ago. Yograj's remarks were made during a podcast, accusing Kapil of dropping him from the Indian team. Kapil's composed reaction highlighted his ability to handle controversy gracefully, while Yograj's comments stirred debate on social media.
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