DTVHINDIOut of form, Virat Kohli got Sunil Gavaskar’s support, former player gave a surprising statement before BGT 2024
According to Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli does not have any problem and luck is not favoring him at this time. Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli. (Image Source: ICC/Twitter) The performance of Indian team’s best batsman Virat Kohli has been very poor for some time. The experienced batsman had failed to bat brilliantly in the recently concluded three-match Test series against New Zealand. This is the reason why New Zealand won the three-match Test series played against Team India by 3-0. However, now Team India has to play a five-match Test series against Australia, which is starting from November 22 in Perth. However, before the start of this Test series, former Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has presented his side regarding Virat Kohli. According to Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli does not have any problem and luck is not favoring him at this time. According to Sports Tak, Sunil Gavaskar said, ‘Virat Kohli does not have any problem. Just this time luck is not on their side. We had seen how he batted in Bengaluru. His technique and art are right, he just needs luck at this time. Five-match test series between India and Australia starting from 22nd November If Team India wants to secure its place in the final of the World Test Championship, then it is very important for them to win the five-match Test series against Australia by a long margin. Virat Kohli failed to leave his mark in the Test series played against New Zealand. He was seen struggling a lot against the spinners. However, the experienced batsman would like to perform brilliantly against Australia and can be seen playing an important role in the victory of the Indian team. Currently, Team India is practicing vigorously for the upcoming Test series. If the Indian team loses the five-match Test series against Australia, then it will be very difficult for them to make it to the final of the World Test Championship. The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup-
“Big shots after two-three dot balls…”, Sunil Gavaskar got angry on the mentality of Indian batsmen.
Veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has given a big statement regarding the mentality of Indian batsmen. Sunil Gavaskar & Team India (Photo Source: The performance of Team India’s batsmen in the Test series against New Zealand was quite disappointing. The batsmen struggled against spin throughout the series and could not perform well even against the fast bowlers. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored 91 and 93 runs respectively in the series. At the same time, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan looked in good form but could not score runs with consistency. Team India is going to play a five-match Test series against Australia under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22. The form of Indian batsmen remains a matter of concern before the start of the series. Meanwhile, former veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has given a big statement regarding the mentality of Indian batsmen. He said that there was a problem in temperament, due to which the team lost the series. There is more problem of temperament – Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar believes that the mentality of the players is that if they play a few dot balls then they start playing aerial shots, which is not required in red ball cricket. He stressed that Bharti was losing wickets quickly due to its risk-taking mentality. Sunil Gavaskar while talking on India Today said, Certainly the problem of temperament is more because the temperament is like this now and this is again the legacy of white-ball. Are there two or three dot balls? We have to try to put pressure on the bowlers. So go for the bigger shot, if it’s spectacular then go for the aerial shot. But where the ball is doing something, these chances are very less. So when the technique is there, the temperament is thinking that I can do this because the boundaries are small. The bats are very good, the players are also strong, so we can deliver it in the stands. Let us tell you, if Rohit Sharma and Company are to reach the final of the World Test Championship, they will have to win four out of five matches of the upcoming Test series against Australia.
Prithvi Shaw out of Mumbai team, Sunil Gavaskar gave a surprising statement about the best opening batsman
Sunil Gavaskar said that if he has been dropped due to indiscipline then it is understandable. Sunil Gavaskar and Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Recently, the best opener Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the Mumbai team before the third round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. Let us tell you that in the third round of this important tournament, Mumbai team has to play a great match against Tripura. However, Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the Mumbai team due to having more than 35% body fat. Former player Sunil Gavaskar presented his side regarding this. Sunil Gavaskar said that if he has been dropped due to indiscipline then it is understandable. However, the former India opener also said that the reason behind Prithvi Shaw’s exclusion from the team was his weight and size. Sunil Gavaskar wrote on his Mid Day column, ‘If we talk about domestic matches, defending Ranji Trophy winner Mumbai has dropped Prithvi Shaw from its team. Different reports are coming out regarding him. If it is a matter of indiscipline then I have no problem with it but it has nothing to do with his weight. A report is also coming out that Prithvi Shaw’s body fat is more than 35%. You can also see Sarfaraz Khan: Sunil Gavaskar Giving the example of Sarfaraz Khan, Sunil Gavaskar said, ‘Sarfaraz Khan batted brilliantly and scored 150 runs in the first Test match played in Bengaluru. He also weighs a lot but despite that the young batsman batted the whole day and scored 150 runs. By the way, how many players are there with zero percent or minimum body fat who have scored 379 runs like Prithvi Shaw? I want to ask you this question. I would like to end my talk through fitness. Let us tell you that Prithvi Shaw has always performed well in Indian domestic cricket but he has failed to leave his mark at the international level. The best batsmen may not have been able to perform well in the Indian Premier League 2024, but now they can be seen playing an important role in the 2025 season. The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup-
IND vs NZ: Sunil Gavaskar’s tremendous U-turn..! First got angry on Washington Sundar’s selection, now started praising
Former veteran player Sunil Gavaskar had strongly criticized the decision to make three changes in Team India in the second Test. Washington Sundar & Sunil Gavaskar (Photo Source: The second match of the Test series between India and New Zealand is being played in Pune. After losing by 8 wickets in the first test, Team India made three major changes. Shubman Gill returned and Washington Sundar, Akash Deep were also included in the playing 11. Former Indian veteran player Sunil Gavaskar had strongly criticized the decision of the team management. Gavaskar had said after the toss that, for the second Test against New Zealand, India might have nervously included Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. The veteran also said that no team makes three changes unless there is an injury concern. But now, seeing Washington Sundar’s performance against New Zealand, Sunil Gavaskar has taken a U-turn and is praising the young bowler a lot. What an inspiring selection – Sunil Gavaskar said about Sundar Washington Sundar took seven wickets for 59 runs in 23.1 overs in the first innings against New Zealand. He took the wickets of Rachin Ravindra (65), Tom Blundell (3), Daryl Mitchell (18), Glenn Phillips (9), Tim Southee (5), Ajaz Patel (4) and Mitchell Santner (33). Commenting on Sundar’s brilliant bowling on the first day of the game, Sunil Gavaskar said, “What an inspired choice. He has been selected in the playing-11 because he can bat a little and bowl a little.” Washington Sundar has taken three wickets so far in the second innings Washington Sundar has maintained his excellent form in the second innings against New Zealand. He has so far sent three batsmen to the pavilion. Sundar first dealt the first blow to New Zealand’s score of 36 by dismissing Devon Conway (17) in the 10th over. After this he dismissed Rachin Ravindra (9) and Daryl Mitchell (18) cheaply.
“Gohit” Sunil Gavaskar suggests new name for Team India’s batting approach in Test cricket
Instead of using the words this-ball or that-ball, I would suggest using the captain’s first name, Rohit – Sunil Gavaskar Rohit Sharma & Sunil Gavaskar (Photo Source: Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India recently won the two-match Test series against Bangladesh 2-0. The second match of the series was played in Kanpur, after two days of play was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to rain. On the fourth day, Team India adopted an attacking approach and batted brilliantly, due to which the result of the match was achieved. Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar suggested that India’s batting approach in Test cricket should be given a new name instead of ‘Bazball’ or some other ball. Looking at the team’s performance, Gavaskar said that this kind of approach should be called “Gohit”. I would suggest using the captain’s first name, Rohit – Sunil Gavaskar Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column in Sportstar, “Instead of using the terms this-ball or that-ball, I would suggest using the captain’s first name, Rohit, and call it the “Gohit” approach. Hopefully, smart people will come up with a trendy name for it instead of a lazy choice after “Bazball.” One newspaper called Indian batting “Bossball” because the team captain or “Boss”, Rohit, led the way, while some of the Old Powers called it “Gamball” after Indian coach Gautam Gambhir.” “Baz” is the nickname of his New Zealand coach Brendon McCullum – Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar also explained the logic behind naming England’s style of play in Test cricket as ‘Bazball’. He said that Baz is the nickname of the team’s head coach Brendon McCullum, who used to play in Test cricket even during his playing days. Had an attacking style. “This Indian batting approach was called this-ball and that-ball after the term “Bazball” was coined for the batting approach of the England team. It was called so because “Baz” is the nickname of his New Zealand coach Brendon McCullum, who batted exactly the way his team was doing.
Great Sachin Tendulkar will be seen playing in the International Masters League (IML), while Gavaskar will play this big role.
Apart from Mumbai, tournament matches will be played in Lucknow and Raipur. Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) God of cricket and former Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar will be seen in action in the upcoming debut season of the International Masters League (IML). Let us tell you that the first season of the tournament will start at the end of the year. A total of 6 teams will be seen participating in the first season, in which apart from India, former veteran players from teams like Australia, South Africa, West Indies, England and Sri Lanka will be seen playing. The idea of starting the tournament is the brainchild of Sachin and former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar has been appointed as the commissioner for the first season of the tournament. The tournament is being organized in collaboration with India’s leading sports management company PMG Sports and SPORTFIVE. Apart from Sachin Tendulkar, some big cricketers of world cricket will be seen taking part in the tournament. Sunil Gavaskar gave a big statement Regarding the upcoming season of the tournament, Commissioner Sunil Gavaskar said – The rise of T20 cricket provides a great opportunity to relive the magic of the game we love. The International Masters League will bring fans closer to the legends they have admired over the years. Fans will get a golden opportunity to see their favorite players in action once again. It is more of a celebration of nostalgia than a tournament. We invite everyone to join us on this exciting journey to create new memories. So Sachin Tendulkar said about the tournament – The popularity of cricket is increasing not only in India but all over the world. Over the past decade, T20 cricket has gained momentum and attracted new fans to the game. Players never retire at heart and the competitive instinct within them waits for a chance to get back on the field. We have envisioned the International Masters League as a meeting place for passionate fans and competing cricketers. I am sure all the participating players will get back into shape and prepare hard. When we represent our countries, we all want to play high quality cricket and try to win.
Ajinkya Rahane: Maharashtra government took away land from Sunil Gavaskar and handed it over to Ajinkya Rahane; Read what is the matter?
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane will launch a sports academy in Mumbai. Ajinkya Rahane (Photo Source: Twitter) The Maharashtra Cabinet on Monday approved the lease of 2,000 square metres of land to veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane to develop a world-class sports complex in Mumbai’s posh Bandra area. Ajinkya Rahane has given this information by sharing a post on Instagram. Let us tell you that in 1988, this plot was given to the great cricketer Sunil Gavaskar to set up an indoor training academy. Why did the government take away the plot from Sunil Gavaskar? A cabinet note said that Gavaskar was first allotted the plot 36 years ago to develop an indoor cricket training academy. The government took back the plot due to lack of development. The government has said that the condition of the plot is bad as slum dwellers are using the plot for wrong purposes. Ajinkya Rahane thanked the government Thank you Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @mieknathshinde ji, Deputy CMs Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and sir @AjitPawarSpeaks ji and Mr. @ShelarAshish ji, Treasurer BCCI, for supporting my vision of a world-class cricket academy & sports facility in Mumbai. This academy will empower… — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) September 23, 2024 Ajinkya Rahane got land on lease for 30 years The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the Revenue Department’s proposal to give land on a 30-year lease to cricketer Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane to develop a modern sports facility, an official said. The proposal to lease the plot to Rahane was approved by MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority), which was approved by the Council of Ministers. The plot given to the ‘Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust’ was returned to the state government in May 2022. Despite prime location, the academy was not built In 2021, Maharashtra Government Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad revealed that Sunil Gavaskar has not done any work for the academy. Despite having a prime location, no good cricket academy has been built there. Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greatest cricketers of Team India. He scored 10122 and 3092 runs respectively in 125 Tests and 108 ODIs for India. For a long time, Gavaskar held the record for scoring the most centuries in Tests (34), which was later broken by Sachin Tendulkar.
AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar’s big prediction, said- India will win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1
Border-Gavaskar Trophy will start in November 2024 Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Test series between Australia and India (AUS vs IND) later this year. So before the start of this series, former cricketers and cricket experts are seen making continuous statements. On the other hand, now a new name has been added to this list, that of former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar. Let us tell you that Gavaskar made a big statement before the start of this trophy, saying that this time India is going to win the series 3-1. Gavaskar made this statement in a recent interview with Mid-Day. Sunil Gavaskar predicts 3-1 victory for India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. (Mid Day) pic.twitter.com/mvlBf1pHrH — Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) September 1, 2024 Full cricketing schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1st Test: November 22-26 – Perth Stadium, Perth 2nd Test: December 4-10 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 3rd Test: December 14-18 – The Gabba, Brisbane 4th Test: December 26-30 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test match: January 3 to January 7, 2025 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney India had named this series last time Let us tell you that the last time the Border-Gavaskar series was played between India and Australia was on Indian soil. At that time, India had won the four-match Test series 2-1. India had won the first match in Nagpur by a huge margin of an innings and 132 runs. Whereas in the second match held in Delhi, India won by 6 wickets. However, after this Australia won the third test match held in Indore by 9 wickets. But after this the fourth test match held in Ahmedabad ended in a draw. Now it will be interesting to see whether India wins the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this time or not? However, Sunil Gavaskar is confident that India will win this series 3-1 this time. Well, what is your opinion on this, you can tell us by commenting?
AUS vs IND: Big news comes before Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will Sunil Gavaskar do commentary for this broadcaster?
This series will start in November Sunil Gavaskar (Image Credit- Twitter Later this year, India will tour Australia for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. Along with Indian cricket fans, Australian fans are also eagerly waiting for this series. This series is considered very important in Test cricket between India and Australia, which is played in honor of former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian player Allan Border. On the other hand, now the news is coming that during this series, former Indian player and well-known cricket commentator Sunil Gavaskar will be seen commentating for 7Cricket. It is worth noting that 7 Cricket is Australia’s domestic cricket broadcaster, which covers most of the cricket happening in the country. So now Gavaskar will be seen doing commentary for this broadcaster during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar will be doing commentary for 7Cricket in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. pic.twitter.com/0aLzov5p93 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 29, 2024 Full cricketing schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1st Test: November 22-26 – Perth Stadium, Perth 2nd Test: December 4-10 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 3rd Test: December 14-18 – The Gabba, Brisbane 4th Test: December 26-30 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test match: January 3 to January 7, 2025 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney India had named this series last time It is worth noting that the last Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia was played on Indian soil. At that time, India had won the four-match Test series 2-1. India had won the first match of the series in Nagpur by a huge margin of an innings and 132 runs. Whereas in the second match held in Delhi, India won by 6 wickets. However, after this Australia won the third test match held in Indore by 9 wickets. But after this the fourth test match held in Ahmedabad ended in a draw. Well, it will be interesting to see whether India is able to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this time or not?
Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Michael Vaughan for his comment ‘Joe Root will surpass Sachin’, know what he said?
Root recently became the cricketer with the most number of centuries (34) in Tests for England. Sunil Gavaskar (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan said in the Club Priory Fire podcast that the time is not far when Joe Root will surpass Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket. It is worth noting that Joe Root recently performed brilliantly in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. And now he has become the first player from England to score the most centuries (34) in Test cricket. Now former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar’s reaction has come to light on this comment of Michael Vaughan. Sunil Gavaskar gave a big response Let us tell you that recently Gavaskar said in one of his columns written in Sports Star – Recently, I heard someone saying that it would be good for Test cricket if Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs and centuries in Test match cricket. Gavaskar further said- Please tell us what is wrong with Test cricket at present, when Tendulkar has this record and how will Test cricket be better if an English player holds this record. How will it be better? Someone please tell me. This is a funny notion, because India plays more than half a dozen Test matches every season, be it at home or away. Just because the IPL is a massive success doesn’t mean the BCCI has no interest in promoting Test cricket, but the narrative is one that is being propagated by the West media.