Mumbai, Oct. 23 -- Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged young athletes to explore sports beyond their primary discipline, saying participation in different games can improve performance by broadening their thought process.

"I just want boys and girls to play sports-not just their own sport, but other sports as well. Playing different sports can help you improve your performance. If you play hockey, come and play golf. If you play golf, go and play cricket. Every sport can help you because it changes your thought process," Kapil Dev said on Friday.

Speaking on the announcement of the Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship in Mumbai, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain highlighted the benefits of playing multiple sports and encouraged ...