Sunil Gavaskar’s Fury Over India’s Series Defeat to Australia
NEW DELHI: Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his deep frustration following India’s 1-3 series loss to Australia, which resulted in the Australians reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. The defeat was sealed with a six-wicket loss in Sydney, a result that has left fans and former players alike questioning the team’s performance.
In a post-match interview, Gavaskar, alongside former pacer Irfan Pathan, did not hold back his criticism. When asked how India could improve moving forward, he stated, “Who are we? We don’t know cricket. We just speak just for the sake of TV and get money, don’t listen to us, we’re nothing. Listen from one ear, remove from another.” His comments echoed his frustration over the team’s lack of awareness and strategy on the field.
Gavaskar’s ire was particularly directed at Rishabh Pant, whose reckless shot selection in a crucial moment during the fourth Test was a turning point for the team. Attempting an audacious ramp shot when India was struggling at 191 for 5, Pant was caught at deep third-man for just 28 runs. Gavaskar’s reaction was swift and harsh: “Stupid! Stupid! Stupid. You’ve got two fielders there and you still go for that shot.”
This series of unfortunate events has raised significant concerns about the Indian team’s approach and decision-making under pressure. As cricket fans reflect on the series loss, it’s clear that changes may be necessary to restore India’s dominance in Test cricket.
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