DTVHINDI“This seems to be a nervous decision by the Indian team” – Sunil Gavaskar angry at Rohit’s captaincy
Team India has made three changes in the playing XI for the Pune Test match against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma & Sunil Gavaskar (Photo Source: The Indian team is currently playing a three-match Test series against New Zealand. The second test match of the series is being played at Pune MCA Stadium. Three changes have been made in the playing 11 for this match. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma have entered the second test with a new team combination. The problems of the Indian team have increased after losing the first test of the three-match series against New Zealand. Keeping this in mind, Rohit has given a chance to Akash Deep, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar in the playing 11 of the Pune Test match, while Mohammad Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav have been kept on the bench. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has also raised a valid question regarding this. When Shubman Gill returned to the playing XI fit, KL Rahul was dropped to make his place in the team. While Kuldeep Yadav, who did not do anything special in Bengaluru, Washington Sundar was brought in his place in the team, while Mohammad Siraj also did not look in that rhythm in Bengaluru and Akashdeep has been entered in his place in the playing XI. Sunil Gavaskar gave a big statement regarding the changes in Team India Regarding this change, former legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that for the second Test against New Zealand, India might have nervously included Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. Gavaskar told the match broadcasters after the toss on Thursday, “It seems to be a nervous decision by the Indian team. “You don’t often make three changes in a team.” Gavaskar said, “Unless there is an injury concern, I don’t see many teams making three changes. The inclusion of Washington Sundar shows that they are worried about their batting. More than bowling, they need his batting lower down the order.” He said, ‘Yes, there is a lot of discussion about left-handed batsmen in New Zealand’s batting unit, but I would choose Kuldeep Yadav because his ball moves outside off for left-handed batsmen.
VIDEO: Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar reacted after seeing fans having fun and eating ice cream during the match
This entire incident was captured on camera and after that it went viral on the internet. (Image Credit- Twitter X) The first Test is being played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, where the visiting team scored 402 runs in the first innings after bowling out India for 46 runs. Rachin Ravindra scored a brilliant century for New Zealand and played an innings of 134 runs. In response, Team India looked better in its second innings. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a great start. Both the batsmen made a partnership of 72 runs for the first wicket. Meanwhile, a fan sitting in the audience attracted the attention of commentators and fans. In fact, after the 7th over of India’s second innings, the commentators saw a spectator enjoying ice cream in the stands. During this, on air commentators Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri could not stop themselves and commented something on that viewer. Shastri and Gavaskar made funny comments Ravi Shastri says, “It is hot, you want the ice cream with someone hiding behind it. That’s a big unit but where’s the ice cream guy?” Gavaskar says, “He is hiding the ice cream because someone from his family must have said that you should not eat ice cream, so he is hiding it.” This entire incident was captured on camera and after that it went viral on the internet. Fans are also giving funny reactions on this. Watch video here Trolling Level of Commentators. Big Unit, the Ice Cream Guy 🤣🤣😭😭#INDvNZpic.twitter.com/FOvtAYpQ7C — Mohammad Hazran🇵🇰 (@KhazranSays) October 18, 2024 Talking about the match, New Zealand displayed excellent batting after bowling out India for just 46 runs. Devon Conway and Tom Latham opened the innings. Conway played an innings of 91 runs, while Latham scored 15 runs. While Will Young added 33 runs on the board. But the star of the show was all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who scored a brilliant century and scored 134 runs in 157 balls. Apart from this, former captain Tim Southee also played an important innings and helped New Zealand cross 400 by adding 65 runs. Now the Indian team will be hoping to perform well with the bat and set a respectable target for the visitors.
“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.
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 reprimanded the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket for tarnishing the image of Jay Shah
In all likelihood, Jay Shah will be the next ICC president. As he has done for Indian cricket, players around the world, both men and women, will benefit- Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar & Jay Shah (Photo Source: The second term of the current ICC chairman Greg Barclay ends in November 2024. Barclay does not want to become the ICC president for the third consecutive time. The news of BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the next ICC chairman has intensified. Let us tell you, questions are also being raised on Jay Shah that he has forced Barclay not to consider a third term. Meanwhile, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke openly on the matter and blamed the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket for tarnishing the image of Jay Shah. Gavaskar also stressed that Jay Shah’s becoming the ICC President will have a positive impact on World Cup cricket as it has on Indian cricket. Sunil Gavaskar got angry on the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket Former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column on Sportstar, In all likelihood, Jay Shah will be the next ICC President. As he has done for Indian cricket, players around the world, both male and female, will benefit. When Greg Barclay announced his decision not to go for a third term, which he deserved, there were reports in the ‘Old Powers’ media that Jay Shah had forced Barclay’s decision. Gavaskar further wrote, When the perennial cribbers were questioned about what their representatives of the ‘Old Powers’ were doing, it suddenly occurred to them that if Barclay was indeed forced not to seek a third term, what were their own representatives at the ICC doing at the meeting. Where were their voices of disapproval? And if there were none, they were equally guilty of pointing fingers. This is called the ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ (criticising a person because of his success) and also the realisation that they no longer run international cricket.” Jay Shah has done a great job as BCCI secretary. He played a key role in introducing equal pay for men’s and women’s cricket in India. He also recently announced a system to promote red-ball cricket and also announced prize money for Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all women’s and junior cricket tournaments.
Sunil Gavaskar got angry again on this decision taken during the Australia tour, said- “Are you going to play or rest…”
Later this year, Team India will play a five-Test long series under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. Sunil Gavaskar Jay Shah (Source X) Team India’s adventure in the Test format will begin in another month. India will play two Tests against Bangladesh from September 19 and three Tests against New Zealand from October 16 on home ground. After this, Team India will play a long series of five Test matches under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil later this year. After winning the last two Border-Gavaskar series on Kangaroo land, India is entering the ring as a strong contender this time too. It is known that Team India has been winning this trophy continuously since 2016. India has hosted the trophy in 2016/17, 2022/23, Australia in 2018/19, 2020/21. But for the first time since 1992, India will play a five-Test series against Australia. At the same time, the practice match on the Australia tour was reduced to two days. Sunil Gavaskar is upset with BCCI India’s legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has objected to this. He said that he is disappointed to hear the news that the warm-up match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s playing 11 before the series has been reduced to two days. He said that due to this the young players will miss out on important training. On the other hand, this will also create a situation where senior players will not go for practice. But he believes that young players will get more experience from first-class cricket than a two-day practice match. Gavaskar said that the main purpose of the Australia tour is to play cricket and not to relax. Gavaskar also suggested that the BCCI should take steps to extend the practice match to three days and give a chance to young players. “Australia is thirsty for revenge. If India has to score a hat-trick of series wins on Kangaroo soil, then it will have to be cautious. But there is still time to make the warm-up match three days long. Young players should be given a chance in this practice. This will help the young players to defeat the world test champion Australia.”
There may be a fight between Sunil Gavaskar and Jay Shah! Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma are the reason for this
Former India great Sunil Gavaskar believes Jasprit Bumrah is justified in being rested but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should have played the Duleep Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar Jay Shah (Source X) Sunil Gavaskar believes Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should have played in the first round matches of the Duleep Trophy 2024 before the two-Test series against Bangladesh starting on September 19. The names of many players were included in the four teams announced for the first round of matches starting on September 5, but these two star batsmen have not been included. The reason given is that Kohli and Rohit were given the option to play, but the two senior experienced cricketers decided not to participate in it. Jai Shah had said- “We should not put pressure on players like Rohit and Virat to play in the Duleep Trophy. This will put them at risk of getting injured. If you have noticed, not every international player plays domestic cricket in Australia and England. We should treat the players with respect.” Sunil Gavaskar is not convinced with Jay Shah’s words However, former India great Sunil Gavaskar believes that Jasprit Bumrah is justified to be rested, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should have played. He says that Rohit and Virat are getting older. They need to play as much as possible to stay in form. There are no more ODIs this year and both of them have retired from T20, so they needed preparation in the Duleep Trophy. “The selectors have not picked captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Duleep Trophy, so they will probably go into the Bangladesh Test series without much practice,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day. He further added, “While it is understandable that a player like Jasprit Bumrah needs to be handled with care with his delicate back, batsmen need to bat for some time in the middle.” “Once a player reaches the age of 30-plus in any sport, regular competition will help him maintain the high standards he has set. When there is a long gap the muscle memory weakens to some extent and it is not easy to get back to the earlier high standards.”
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.