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Sunil Gavaskar lauds Mohammed Siraj’s performance against England, says playing for India should outweigh workload concerns and urges cricketers to take inspiration from soldiers and Rishabh Pant.

Gavaskar Praises Siraj, Questions Cricket's Workload Concept

Gavaskar Questions Cricket's 'Workload' Notion

Sunil Gavaskar lauds Mohammed Siraj&rsquo;s performance against England, says playing for India should outweigh workload concerns and urges cricketers to take inspiration from soldiers and Rishabh Pant.

Mohammed Siraj has "debunked forever this business of workload", said India batting great Sunil Gavaskar, questioning the concept by asserting that playing for the country should be enough to "forget the aches", something that soldiers guarding the nation are doing routinely.
Siraj played all five Tests of the just-concluded drawn series against England and bowled 185.3 overs in total, picking up 23 wickets in all. However, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was available for only three of the games, skipping the must-win fifth Test at The Oval as part of his workload management.
Gavaskar, however, made it clear that his criticism was not directed at Bumrah, saying that his was a case of "injury management" more than anything else.
"When you are playing for your country, forget the aches and the pains. On the border, do you think that the jawans are complaining about cold? What did Rishabh Pant show you? He came out to bat with a fracture. That is what you expect from the players. Playing cricket for India is an honour," Gavaskar told 'India Today'.
"You are representing 140 crore people and that is what we saw in Mohammed Siraj. I think Siraj bowled his heart out, and he debunked forever this business of workload.
"For five Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him," added the former skipper.
The 76-year-old said workload management cannot come in the way of fielding the best available team.
"If you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload, then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he said.
"I hope that the word &lsquo;workload&rsquo; goes out of the Indian cricket dictionary. I've been saying that for a long time... And I think that is the one thing that we all should keep in mind that this workload is only a mental thing, not so much a physical thing," he added.

Sunil Gavaskar discusses Shubman Gill's new role as India's Test captain while Yograj Singh emphasizes Yuvraj Singh's mentorship.

Shubman Gill- New Test Captain of India

Sunil Gavaskar shares insights on Shubman Gill's appointment as Test captain, focusing on leadership challenges. Yograj Singh highlights Yuvraj's mentorship in Gill's rise.

Shubman Gill becomes India&rsquo;s Test captain, with Gavaskar discussing leadership challenges and Yuvraj praised for mentoring.

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricket batter, has shared his insights on the recent appointment of Shubman Gill as the new Test captain for India's cricket team. Gill is set to lead the national side in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, with Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy. The decision to appoint Gill followed Rohit Sharma's retirement, with Gill being chosen over notable players like Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul.
Gavaskar emphasized the challenges that come with the captaincy, noting that gaining the respect of teammates and handling the associated pressure will be crucial for Gill. "Being elected India's captain brings immense pressure. There's a marked difference between being a team member and the captain," Gavaskar remarked, as reported by Sports Tak. He further elaborated, "As a team member, interactions are generally limited to those around you, but as captain, earning the respect of all players is vital. A captain's behavior often outweighs his performance."
As Gill steps into his new role ahead of the much-anticipated series against England, former cricketer Yograj Singh praised the foundational support behind the young leader's ascent. Specifically, Yograj credited Gill's father and Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh for their pivotal roles in shaping Gill's career.
Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh highlighted the significance of mentorship and family backing in Gill's development. "Shubman Gill's success is largely due to the support of his father and Yuvraj Singh," he mentioned. "Yuvraj Singh's guidance has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in Gill's journey as captain."
Yograj, a former international player himself and Yuvraj's father, emphasized the cricketing acumen that Yuvraj has imparted to Gill. "Having a cricketing genius like Yuvraj Singh mentor Gill is invaluable," he stated, underscoring Yuvraj's influence on Gill's growth as both a player and leader.

The ECB's retirement of the Pataudi Trophy has drawn criticism from cricket legends and the Pataudi family, challenging the legacy of the India-England series.

ECB Retires Pataudi Trophy Amid Criticism

The England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to retire the iconic Pataudi Trophy has been met with disappointment by cricket figures such as Sunil Gavaskar and the Pataudi family, highlighting the importance of the trophy in India-England cricket history.

Sunil Gavaskar slams ECB’s insensitive decision

ECB's decision to retire the Pataudi Trophy has sparked criticism from former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and the Pataudi family.

The upcoming bilateral series between the Indian cricket team and England, set to commence on June 20, promises to be a spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.
However, this year's contest will be devoid of a significant tradition: the Pataudi Trophy. Reports indicate that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to retire the Pataudi Trophy, a move that has sparked criticism and disappointment.
First awarded in 2007 to mark 75 years since the inaugural India vs. England Test match, the Pataudi Trophy has since symbolized the bilateral series held in England.
Named after the esteemed Pataudi family, which produced two Indian captains, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (affectionately known as Tiger Pataudi), the trophy has become a revered emblem of India-England cricket rivalry.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure with the ECB's decision in his Sportstar column, stating, "The news of retiring the Pataudi Trophy is deeply disturbing. The ECB's decision is unprecedented for a trophy named after individual players and reflects a lack of sensitivity toward the Pataudis' contributions to cricket in both England and India."
Gavaskar further cautioned future Indian players who might be considered for similar honors. "While the ECB has the right to rename the trophy after one of their players, I hope Indian cricketers will respectfully decline such gestures. This would honor the legacy of the Pataudis and prevent similar future retirements," he added.
The decision has also affected Sharmila Tagore, the widow of the late Tiger Pataudi. "We haven't heard directly from the ECB, but they sent a letter to Saif regarding the retirement of the trophy," Tagore shared with the Hindustan Times. "Whether the BCCI wants to preserve Tiger's legacy is for them to decide."
The ECB has remained tight-lipped about the decision, with a spokesperson stating, "This is not something we'll be able to offer you a comment on."
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, remembered as one of India's most influential cricket captains, passed away in New Delhi in 2011 after battling a lung infection.
His illustrious career encompassed 46 Test matches, where he amassed 2,793 runs, averaging 34.91. His record includes six centuries and 16 fifties, with his highest score being an unbeaten 203.
While the retirement of trophies is rare in cricket, it is not unheard of&mdash;the Wisden Trophy, contested between England and the West Indies, was renamed the Richards-Botham Trophy.
As the series approaches, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact the cricketing community and the historical legacy of India-England series played on English soil.

Sunil Gavaskar praises Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, backing him to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team following his impressive performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Jasprit Bumrah as future India captain

Sunil Gavaskar praises Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, backing him to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team following his impressive performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has expressed great admiration for Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, asserting that the exceptional fast bowler is poised to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team. Gavaskar's praise stems from Bumrah's remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he left a lasting impression.
Bumrah&rsquo;s outstanding contribution included one of the finest bowling performances by an overseas pacer in Australia, taking an impressive 32 wickets across five Tests. He also captained India during their only victory in the series, guiding the team to a dominant win at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Gavaskar, speaking on Channel 7, said, "He could be the next man. I think he will be the next man. Because he leads from the front, he has got a very good air about him, the air of a leader but not somebody who is going to pressure on you."
The batting legend further elaborated, "Sometimes, you have captains who put a lot of pressure on you. With Bumrah you can see that, he expects the others to do what their job is, why they are in the national team, but it doesn't seem to pressurise anybody."
Bumrah has been the spearhead of the Indian pace attack for several years, and his leadership has been instrumental in the development of fast bowlers like Mohammed Siraj. Gavaskar added, "With the fast bowlers, he has been absolutely brilliant, standing at mid-off, mid-on and every time just being at hand to tell them. I think he was absolutely brilliant and I won&rsquo;t be surprised if he takes over very soon."
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah averaged an outstanding 13.06 with a strike rate of 28.37 before injury forced him to pull up midway through Australia&rsquo;s first innings in the final Test. Despite this setback, he had already delivered significant performances, including a match-winning eight-wicket haul in Perth, six wickets in the first innings at the Gabba, and a pivotal spell in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
In the series decider at the SCG, Bumrah struck early, dismissing Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne, but could only bowl one over after lunch on the second day due to injury. Despite his limited participation in the final Test, Bumrah was named the Player of the Series, a fitting recognition for his unforgettable contribution to India's success.

Needing 15 in the final over and two off the last ball, Gujarat Titans scripted a sensational last-ball win with the Afghan leg-spinner hitting an unbeaten 24 off 11 deliveries.

Rashid's commitment makes him franchise favourite across T20 leagues: Sunil Gavaskar

Needing 15 in the final over and two off the last ball, Gujarat Titans scripted a sensational last-ball win with the Afghan leg-spinner hitting an unbeaten 24 off 11 deliveries.

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game, including the willingness to put his body on the line, makes him one of the most sought-after players in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
Needing 15 in the final over and two off the last ball, Gujarat Titans scripted a sensational last-ball win with the Afghan leg-spinner hitting an unbeaten 24 off 11 deliveries. He also took one wicket, giving away just 18 runs in his four overs.
"Yeah, he didn't hit the wickets like he usually does, but when he was needed with the bat he came and delivered," Gavaskar said on 'Star Sports Cricket Live'.
"This is the reason he's such a wanted player by franchises all around the world. They want him because they can see his commitment, batting, bowling and fielding," he said.
Apart from his batting and bowling, Rashid is an agile fielder who never shies away from attempting a risky dive.
"Look at the way he gives everything while he's fielding. Bowlers sometimes can be a little concerned about diving on their bowling shoulder, because if they dislocate their shoulder careers are under threat.
"Not with Rashid Khan, he just wants to give 100 per cent." Gavaskar compared Rashid to England Test skipper Ben Stokes, who has given this season's IPL a miss.
"There's another cricketer who is not playing in this IPL but who's again similar, is Ben Stokes. Anytime you see Ben Stokes batting, bowling or fielding he's 100 per cent, he gives it everything.
"And those are the cricketers that coaches and captains want, they might not always deliver but you know the percentage is not going to be anything less than 100 per cent," added Gavaskar.
The batting legend was also impressed by young skipper Shubman Gill, who fought a lonely battle for most of GT's innings before Rashid and Rahul Tewatia's cameos.
"I am very impressed with Shubman Gill because, again, he was not getting the kind of support that he would have wanted at the other end. You want somebody to be there to build a partnership. At the start of the innings, if you have a bit of a partnership, it eases quite a bit of your problems.
"He hasn't quite had that. That's why, having learned from the previous game, where he was trying to move around and lost his wicket, and then they weren't able to chase even 160, I think he knew that he had to stick around as much as possible, and that's what he did, till Chahal got him out with a very clever delivery.
"Anticipating that he was going to come down to the crease, he pulled it a little bit wide. But what a terrific innings from a young Shubman Gill."&nbsp;

The legendary batter welcomed the recent emphasis shown by the Indian cricket board to have more frontline players participating in domestic cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to introduce incentive system for Ranji Trophy too

The legendary batter welcomed the recent emphasis shown by the Indian cricket board to have more frontline players participating in domestic cricket.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday urged the BCCI to bring in the recently-launched incentive system for Tests into domestic cricket, saying it would encourage more players to participate and have lesser pull outs.
The BCCI announced its incentive policy right after the conclusion of the five-Test series against England while also naming its list of players who have been given contracts for the period of October 2023 to September 2024.
As per the announcement, those who play 75 per cent of India&rsquo;s Tests both home and away could earn Rs 60 lakh per match.
"I think what Rahul Dravid said, when it was announced in Dharamsala, that he would like to call it a reward," Gavaskar told the media in Mumbai on the sidelines an event to mark the completion of 25 years of The Champs Foundation.
"That is a wonderful thing by the BCCI to reward those who would be playing but I would also request the BCCI to ensure that the feeder to the Test team, which is the Ranji Trophy, that is also looked after.
'(If) the Ranji Trophy fees can be doubled or tripled, certainly there'll be a lot more people playing the Ranji Trophy, (and a) lot less pull outs from the Ranji Trophy, because if the fees of playing a Ranji Trophy match is a good fee there will be less people pulling out for various reasons.'
"They will all be wanting to play with the slab system &mdash; every 10 first-class matches you get that much more, so I would request the BCCI to look at that aspect as well." The legendary batter welcomed the recent emphasis shown by the Indian cricket board to have more frontline players participating in domestic cricket.
"It is something that everybody is aware of. It is something that should be looked up by every cricketer &mdash; domestic cricket is actually how they have come up. If they hadn't started at the domestic cricket level, be it the domestic T20, the domestic one-day tournament or the Ranji Trophy, they wouldn&rsquo;t be where they are," Gavaskar said.
"Very few cricketers (are there) who&rsquo;ve actually come up from not having played domestic cricket, they always have played some domestic cricket, it could be junior cricket or U-19 cricket or something like that. That has to be something that every cricketer must never forget." Gavaskar also urged the BCCI to have a look at the scheduling of the Ranji Trophy, which ran from a little over two months from January 5 to March 14 this year.
More importantly, the scheduling which had three-day breaks between most games was tough to deal with for the players.
It is something which India all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Tamil Nadu skipper R Sai Kishore also talked about, warning that players across the countries will start getting injured if the schedule is not changed.
"That&rsquo;s (a relook at the schedule) something that should be considered because you have to have a situation&hellip; In the three-day gap what happens is that there&rsquo;s probably a day in between in travel," Gavaskar said.
"During travel, there&rsquo;s no time to go to the physio and maybe take his help to get fit from a niggle. So, probably there should be a little bit of gap so that the player get adequate time," he added.
Gavaskar said Ranji Trophy should be played from October to mid December followed by the white-ball competitions.
"That way, everybody will be available to play except for the ones featuring for India. There will be no real excuse to pull out. With the one-dayers beginning from January, people who are in the IPL can have enough practice from then." Gavaskar also said Test cricket will continue to survive.
"Test cricket will definitely be around. You might not have a five-Test match series between every country, only two or three might play five-Tests. Any tour now will be a mix of Tests, T20Is and ODIs,"

Sunil Gavaskar has clarified his remark about Dhruv Jurel and terming him the next MS Dhoni in the making after India's win in the Ranchi Test against England.

'There is only one MS Dhoni': Sunil Gavaskar clarifies his massive verdict on Dhruv Jurel

<h2 class="jsx-ace90f4eca22afc7">Sunil Gavaskar has clarified his remark about Dhruv Jurel and terming him the next MS Dhoni in the making after India's win in the Ranchi Test against England.</h2>

Sunil Gavaskar had recently compared young India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 23-year Jurel won the Player of the Match award with a starring 90-run knock in the first innings as he helped India win the fourth Test with an unbeaten 39 in Ranchi.
In just his second Test match, Jurel scored the most runs for India with a 90-run knock, demonstrating amazing character and match understanding. Gavaskar made a comparison between Jurel and Dhoni when the latter was combining aggression and caution with the lower order.
Gavaskar clarified his statement on Sports Tak, saying that Jurel's assessment of the scenario during the match gave him the "Dhoni feels."
Clarifying the same, the India batting great said that while there cannot be another Dhoni, Jurel could have a bright future in the game.
"No one can become MS Dhoni. There is only one MS Dhoni. But if Jurel can manage to do even some portion of the things Dhoni did then it would be great for Indian cricket," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak, while praising the young wicket-keeper.
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said, "Look, they have always thought about the future of the franchise."

Sunil Gavaskar opens up on Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2024

Sunil Gavaskar had an honest take on Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2024.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said, "Look, they have always thought about the future of the franchise."

Sunil Gavaskar had an honest take on Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2024.
During a show on Star Sports, the former India captain said, "Look, they have always thought about the future of the franchise. Rohit Sharma is already 36 years old and also faces immense pressure, being the captain of India for all three formats. They have tried to reduce some of that burden and give that responsibility on the young shoulders of Hardik Pandya,"
"Handing Hardik, the captaincy is only going to benefit the Mumbai Indians. They have now given the freedom to Rohit to go and express himself freely at the top of the order. Hardik can then come at No.3 or No.5 and help them post totals of 200-plus consistently," Gavaskar added.
Earlier, MI coach Mark Boucher had explained the thought process that led to making this tough call.
"I think it was purely a cricketing decision. We saw the window period to get Hardik back as a player. For me it's a transition phase. A lot of people don't understand in India, people get quite emotional But you know you take the emotions away from it. I think it's just more of a cricketing decision that was made and I do think it is going to bring the best out of Rohit as a person as a player. Just let him go out and enjoy and score some good runs," Mark Boucher said on Smash Sports podcast.

With just months left for the ultimate championship of the giants to begin in June, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has handpicked India's frontline spinner, and surprisingly it is not Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal.

Sunil Gavaskar leaves out Kuldeep Yadav as India's frontline spinner for T20 World Cup, names replacement

With just months left for the ultimate championship of the giants to begin in June, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has handpicked India's frontline spinner, and surprisingly it is not Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal.

Legends and experts in cricket are selecting their choices for the Indian team ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to start on June 1 in the USA and West Indies. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has handpicked India's frontline spinner for the T20 World Cup 2024. &nbsp;
During the discussion of India's spin-bowling team for the Twenty20 World Cup, Gavaskar went so far as to explain why young player Ravi Bishnoi is superior to his peers. "Ravi Bishnoi for me because apart from bowling, he is a very good fielder. He is a better fielder than Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal," Gavaskar said to Star Sports.
The former Indian skipper also asserted that Bishnoi could also chip in crucial cameos with the willow as a lower-order batter for Team India. "He can bat as well, the way he applied his brains and won his side the match with his calmness in the last IPL," He continued. "I feel he and Avesh Khan had won their side the match against RCB. So Ravi Bishnoi for me," Gavaskar added.
Also, Bishnoi was instrumental in India's series win over Australia after the World Cup and was named the Player of the Series at the time. Meanwhile, Kuldeep bagged 15 wickets for India at the 2023 World Cup.

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rishabh Pant to be India's first choice of wicket-keeper in the upcoming ODI World Cup

Sunil Gavaskar bats for Rishabh Pant's inclusion over KL Rahul in upcoming T20 World Cup squad

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rishabh Pant to be India's first choice of wicket-keeper in the upcoming ODI World Cup

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rishabh Pant to be included in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in June this year in the USA and West Indies.
Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma were recently chosen by the selectors to be the two wicketkeeper-batters in India's 16-player team for the forthcoming Twenty20 International Series against Afghanistan. Rahul was overlooked, while Pant was not available for selection because he has not yet fully recovered from his injury.
In a conversation on the Star Sports programme "Game Plan," Gavaskar was asked if he thought KL Rahul would be a middle-order hitter and wicketkeeper in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
"I see him (Rahul) as a wicketkeeper as well, but I will say one thing before that: if Rishabh Pant is fit on even one leg, he should come into the team because he is a game-changer in every format. If I am the selector, I will put his name first," he responded.
In 68 T20I innings, Rahul has amassed 2,265 runs at a great average of 37.75 and an even more outstanding strike rate of 139.12. He has never batted lower than No. 4 in T20Is; therefore, if he wants to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad, he may need to demonstrate his skills lower down the order in the IPL in 2024.
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He claimed that excuses like the curator got it wrong, are typical of the SENA countries. 

Sunil Gavaskar echoes Rohit Sharma on criticism of Indian pitches 

He claimed that excuses like the curator got it wrong, are typical of the SENA countries.&nbsp;

Echoing India captain Rohit Sharma, Sunil Gavaskar hit out at cricket pitch critics for 'double standards'.&nbsp; The second Test between India and South Africa was the shortest in history and has drawn widespread contemplation over the pitch curation.&nbsp; In an article for Midday, Gavaskar wrote, 'During the pitch report for TV on Day Two of the second Test, Shaun Pollock, the former South African skipper, said the curator got it wrong.'&nbsp; He claimed that excuses like the curator got it wrong, are typical of the SENA countries.&nbsp; 'When our curators make a dry pitch then it&rsquo;s &lsquo;chicanery&rsquo; as a former Australian skipper said last year after the Aussies had been walloped in the first two Test matches. So our groundsmen do it deliberately, but their groundsmen just get it wrong.'&nbsp; He recalled how India's pitches were scrutinized during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year following Australia's two consecutive defeats.&nbsp; India play a 5-match home Test series against England from January 25.&nbsp; Elaborating on the upcoming matches, Gavaskar remarked, 'In about three weeks time another Test series starts with a country that has the biggest whingeing and moaning media in sport. Anything that doesn&rsquo;t suit their team will be criticised and allegations will fly thick and fast.'&nbsp;

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play T20 World Cup 2024

Sunil Gavaskar backs Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli to play T20 World Cup in June

<h2 class="jsx-ace90f4eca22afc7">Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play T20 World Cup 2024</h2>

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.
The ICC recently announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup which is set to begin on June 1 this year with the USA and West Indies co-hosting the marquee tournament.
Gavaskar, while speaking on Star Sports, backed Kohli and Rohit to be part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup. Gavaskar lauded Kohli's recent form and performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, where the star batter was the top run scorer with 765 runs in 11 innings. The former Indian captain also mentioned the fielding of both players being a key factor in their inclusion, apart from their seniority.
"What makes me feel good is their fielding. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still great fielders and will be of great help on the field. In addition to seniority in the dressing room, they will contribute on the field, too," Gavaskar told Star Sports.
"Sometimes, you get slow when you are 35-36; your throw isn't that good anymore. So, there are discussions over where to keep you while setting the field. That's not a problem for these two because they are still terrific fielders," he added.
While Gavaskar acknowledged uncertainty about Rohit leading Team India in the T20 World Cup 2024, he expressed confidence in the substantial benefits the Indian skipper&rsquo;s presence would bring to the team. The 75-year-old urged considering these factors in determining Rohit and Kohli&rsquo;s return to T20I cricket, emphasizing their all-around contributions and experience.

Rohit Sharma will have a big role to play to set up the No. 3,4,5. Whatever happens, this is Rohit Sharma's opportunity to make up for the World Cup final loss: Gavaskar

IND vs SA Test series will be a big opportunity for Rohit Sharma to make up for World Cup loss: Sunil Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma might have asked to be rested from the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour but Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Test series will be a big opportunity for Rohit to make up for the World Cup loss

Rohit Sharma will have a big role to play to set up the No. 3,4,5. Whatever happens, this is Rohit Sharma's opportunity to make up for the World Cup final loss: Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma might have asked to be rested from the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour but the Hitman will be back to lead Team India in the Test series.
Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that it will be a big opportunity for Rohit to make up for the World Cup loss.
During an interaction with Star Sports, Gavaskar said, 'Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were really at the peak of their powers in the last 6-8 months. Like Jacques Kallis said Rohit Sharma is going to be key for India in the Test series. Rohit Sharma will have a big role to play to set up the No. 3,4,5. Whatever happens, this is Rohit Sharma's opportunity to make up for the World Cup final loss.'
Rohit was last seen on the cricket field in the India vs Australia World Cup final on November 19. He skipped the T20I series vs the Aussies and also the limited-overs series in South Africa.
Suryakumar Yadav is leading the T20I team while KL Rahul was appointed as the captain for the ODI side in the absence of Rohit.

Gavaskar was delighted to see Sachin's name during his trip and decided to share his picture at the small railway station with his followers.

Sunil Gavaskar poses in front of Sachin railway station. Find out where it's located

Sunil Gavaskar poses in front of 'his favourite person's' name in Gujarat!

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Gavaskar was delighted to see Sachin's name during his trip and decided to share his picture at the small railway station with his followers.

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar posted a photo on social media platform Instagram, standing at Gujarat's Sachin railway station.
Gavaskar captioned the photo "What foresight of those in the last century to name a railway station near Surat after one of the all time greats of our game and my favourite cricketer but more importantly my favourite person."
Gavaskar was delighted to see Sachin's name during his trip and decided to share his picture at the small railway station with his followers.
Both Gavaskar and Sachin are considered to be two of the greatest cricketers to take the pitch for Team India and have a long list of records to their names as well.
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Talking about why the Asia Cup venue wasn't changed despite the adverse weather conditions, Sunil Gavaskar suggested players might have been the ones who didn't want to go to Hambantota. 

Someone should find the 'real story' - Sunil Gavaskar on keeping Colombo as venue for Asia Cup 2023

Were players responsible for the decision to not move #AsiaCup2023 matches away from Colombo?

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar certainly thinks so.

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<h2>Talking about why the Asia Cup venue wasn't changed despite the adverse weather conditions, Sunil Gavaskar suggested players might have been the ones who didn't want to go to Hambantota.&nbsp;</h2>

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar wants to know why the Asia Cup 'Super Four' matches weren't from Colombo to the drier venue of Hambantota, emphasizing that the "real story" needs to be uncovered. He also stressed the importance of players considering the "bigger picture" in such situations.
The Asia Cup, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is taking place in a 'Hybrid Model' due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan. As a result, all of India's matches are being held in Sri Lanka. Heavy rain predictions in Colombo led to discussions about relocating the matches to Hambantota, but the Asian Cricket Council stuck to the original schedule.
In a conversation with Sports Today, Gavaskar suggested that players might have been the ones who didn't want to go to Hambantota.&nbsp;
He said, "Well, somebody should find the real story. It appears from cricketing points, that it was probably the players who didn't want to go to Hambantota. So administrators had to at the last moment, change it from Hambantota to Colombo despite knowing Colombo could have pretty dicey weather."
He clarified that he was not singling out players from any particular team but referred to players from all teams participating in the tournament.
While Gavaskar supports modern-day players having a say in match scheduling, he also believes they should be adaptable when unforeseen circumstances arise, such as poor weather. He highlighted that rain could affect the India-Pakistan match scheduled for September 10, especially after the first encounter between the arch-rivals was called off due to rain.
Gavaskar emphasized that although players' mental well-being, gym facilities, and practice conditions are essential, they should also consider the bigger picture. Hambantota was a venue with a lower chance of rain compared to Colombo, and experimentation with different venues is essential for World Cup preparation.
In conclusion, Gavaskar called for a balance between player considerations and tournament priorities, recognizing that the Asia Cup remains crucial while preparing for the upcoming World Cup.
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(With PTI inputs)

The original name can come in and I do not see much of a problem. But, basically, it needs to come in everything: Gavaskar

'Bharat is the original name but...': Sunil Gavaskar joins the India - Bharat debate

Many sports stars including Virender Sehwag have had their say about the India-Bharat debate and the latest to express his views is Sunil Gavaskar.

The original name can come in and I do not see much of a problem. But, basically, it needs to come in everything: Gavaskar

Many sports stars including Virender Sehwag have had their say about the India-Bharat debate and the latest to express his views is Sunil Gavaskar.
During a chat with India Today, the former India captain said, 'That is the original name, Bharat. So it has a nice ring to it. But it has to be done at the official level, the government level and the BCCI level for the team to be called Bharat cricket team. But changes have occurred. Burma is now called Myanmar. So the original name can come in and I do not see much of a problem. But, basically, it needs to come in everything.'
Earlier, Sehwag had urged the BCCI and board sectary Jay Shah to have Bharat written on Team India's ODI World Cup 2023 jersey.

Sunil Gavaskar believed the team selection was fair and expressed optimism ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup.

We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar believes the team selection for Asia Cup was fair and expressed optimism ahead of the continental championships as well as the World Cup.

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<h2>Sunil Gavaskar believes the team selection was fair and expressed optimism ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup.</h2>

An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was a notable omission from the squad, leaving India with only one wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are the other spin bowling options in the squad that was named on Monday.
Few also wondered why senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is also a very useful batter lower down the order, was not picked in the side.
"Yes, there are a few players who will believe that they are lucky. But the team is selected. So don't talk about Ashwin. Stop creating controversy. This is our team now.
"If you don't like it, don't watch the matches but stop saying that he should have been picked or another should be there, this is a wrong mindset," Gavaskar told 'Aaj Tak'.
Both Jadeja and Axar have also proved their batting abilities across formats and will add depth to India's line-up.
K L Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were also named in the team for the tournament beginning August 31 while highly-rated young batter Tilak Varma earned a maiden call-up to the one-day format.
Gavaskar believed the team selection was fair and expressed optimism ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup.
"Yes, absolutely (this team can win the World Cup). Who else would you have picked? I don't think any player can claim that there has been an injustice to him. The experienced and in-form players have been selected in the 17-member Asia Cup squad," Gavaskar said.
Gavaskar also backed the decision to pick Rahul, who has developed a new niggle and might not be available for the first match of the continental tournament against Pakistan on September 2.
"Let's see what his injury is like. Winning the Asia Cup is important but the goal is the World Cup. So if the team management wants KL Rahul in the World Cup squad then I think it's right that they have selected him for Asia Cup despite a niggle.
"As far as India are concerned, there are 11 days to go. That's enough time to recover from a niggle. And there are more matches as well, right till the middle of September. I think it will be fair to give KL Rahul (a chance) after all that he has done for India in the past, to give him the opportunity to recover," Gavaskar said.
Asked about the team's chances of winning the World Cup and Asia Cup, Gavaskar said it's a good side.
"The team that has been selected for the Asia Cup is a good team. We should have the 15 for the World Cup from this team only. When you play for India, every match is important. You should always strive to win every match.
"And Asia Cup is a big tournament. But winning the World Cup is totally different, that can't be replicated by an Asia Cup win. So you have to look at the bigger picture. If they win Asia Cup, very good but the goal is to win the World Cup," he said.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar opined that there is a massive difference between the levels of playing franchise and international cricket 

Sunil Gavaskar makes 'boys vs men' comparison after India's humiliating T20I series defeat vs the Windies

Sunil Gavaskar minced no words while penning a strongly-worded column on India's humiliating 2-3 defeat in the T20I series against West Indies. He wrote that there was a massive difference between the levels of playing franchise and international cricket 

How often have we seen this when the Under-19 performers just aren&rsquo;t able to take that one step up from a boys&rsquo; tournament to a men&rsquo;s competition?: Gavaskar

Indian cricket maestro Sunil Gavaskar minced no words while penning a strongly-worded column on India's humiliating 2-3 defeat in the T20I series against West Indies.&nbsp; Drawing a comparison between playing at the Under-19 or franchise level, and representing India on the international stage, Gavaskar wrote, 'A player could do well at the franchise level, but when it comes to playing for the country, it&rsquo;s a different ball game of pressures and expectations.'&nbsp; He called the step up to international standards a rise too steep for even the best of franchise players.&nbsp; Without taking names of cricketers, he questioned, 'How often have we seen this when the Under-19 performers just aren&rsquo;t able to take that one step up from a boys&rsquo; tournament to a men&rsquo;s competition?'&nbsp; The former India captain delved deeper into his analysis with an analogy.&nbsp; 'Yes, the kids look great playing against kids, but when they come up against the men, they suddenly find that what looks like a piece of cake at the under-19 level is more like mud at the senior level,' he wrote further.&nbsp; According to him, it&rsquo;s not just the temperament; even the skill set is way below the standard required at the franchise level. But as much as he critiqued the team for underperforming, he also had some words of encouragement for them.&nbsp; Calling the West Indies a top-class T20 team, he said, 'The loss to West Indies should not be a dampener. Don&rsquo;t forget that they have won the ICC T20 World Cup twice, and their players are matchwinners for the different franchises they play for in the IPL. '&nbsp; He presented a different point of view to look at the loss, 'There&rsquo;s no shame in losing to them. It should be a wake-up call, though, to see the areas where India needs to improve to strengthen its side.'&nbsp;

Gavaskar, who had called out the current generation for not coming to him for advice like the ones before was backed by Dev. 

After Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev lambasts 'arrogant' Indian cricketers

Gavaskar, who had called out the current generation for not coming to him for advice like the ones before was backed by Kapil Dev. 

Gavaskar, who had called out the current generation for not coming to him for advice like the ones before was backed by Kapil Dev.&nbsp;

India's World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev echoed his former teammate Sunil Gavaskar's words regarding current Indian cricket players' attitudes when he spoke to The Week on July 30.&nbsp;
Gavaskar, who told The Indian Express, that no Indian cricketer had come to him for advice in recent years, was backed by Kapil Dev, who exclaimed, 'When Sunil Gavaskar is there, why can&rsquo;t you talk? Why should there be ego? They feel they are good enough.'
The 64-year-old added, 'Maybe they are good enough, but extra help from somebody, who has seen 50 seasons of cricket, won&rsquo;t hurt. He knows which side the grass grows and where the sun comes out from.'&nbsp;
Team India is facing heavy criticism after they lost the second ODI against West Indies on July 29, with several wondering why did India experiment so much with their lineup.&nbsp;
Kapil Dev praised the young players within the team but also pointed out their flaws saying, 'What&rsquo;s good about the young players is that they are very confident. The negative part is that they think they know everything. They think they don&rsquo;t have to seek advice from anyone.'&nbsp;
The shift in players' attitudes, according to Kapil Dev, happened with the advent of the Indian Premier League. He blamed money for the shift.&nbsp;
'Look, change only comes when money also comes. I always feel money is very good; it gives you confidence.'&nbsp;
But he said, when one gets too much money, they get spoiled.&nbsp;
'Everybody can&rsquo;t handle that. You need guidance; the cricket board today can hire people and give them classes.'&nbsp;

Wouldn&rsquo;t it have been better to try out some youngsters and see how they take to Test cricket or is it that the selectors don&rsquo;t want any sort of challenge from the younger lot to the established players: Gavaskar

IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's selection in Tests

'Is it that the selectors don’t want any sort of challenge from the younger lot to the established players?' Sunil Gavaskar wrote while questioning Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's selection in Tests vs West Indies

Wouldn&rsquo;t it have been better to try out some youngsters and see how they take to Test cricket or is it that the selectors don&rsquo;t want any sort of challenge from the younger lot to the established players: Gavaskar

India won its 5th consecutive Test series in the Caribbean but Sunil Gavaskar was not very happy with the selectors.
Questioning the selection of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Tests, the former India captain said, 'The&nbsp;runs scored by Rohit and Kohli against this West Indies attack begs the question what did the selectors learn that they didn&rsquo;t know already.'
In his column for Mid-Day, he further wrote that it would have been better to try out a few youngsters in whites. 'Is it that the selectors don&rsquo;t want any sort of challenge from the younger lot to the established players?' he asked.
'Now that Ajit Agarkar has come on board as the Chairman of the selection committee let&rsquo;s see if there is going to be any change in the approach to building a team for the future or if it&rsquo;s going to be the same old story of the Indian team being the bridesmaid but not the bride,' Gavaskar concluded.

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