#Sunil Gavaskar

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The legend of the Indian cricket team, Sunil Gavaskar, couldn't keep calm after Siraj took the wicket of Travis Head after a fiery staredown.

Both Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar were quite happy after Mohammed Siraj took the wicket of Aaron Finch in the first ODI against Australia. After Hardik Pandya won the toss, he decided to bowl first. Siraj had a stare-down with Head after the Australia opener cracked the 4th ball of the over through the covers for a boundary, but the Indian fast bowler and the dead man ended up having the last laugh as Head walked down the wicket but played on for 5 off 10 balls. Siraj brought out the "SIUUU" in Kohli from slips, and Gavaskar and Kumble both were quite impressed with the way Siraj took the wicket of Travis Head. Read More...

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'Working hard, sweating ...': Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli despite poor outing in Adelaide | Cricket News - Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli‘s dedication after India’s heavy defeat against Australia in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. Kohli was seen practicing in the nets immediately after the match.In the Adelaide Test, Kohli scored only 7 and 11 runs, continuing his inconsistent form in Test cricket this…

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Gavaskar predicts 3-1 win for India over Australia in this year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has predicted a 3-1 win for India over Australia in this year’s highly-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India have won the last two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21 respectively.

The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy will see India and Australia squaring off in the all-important five-match series at Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, respectively.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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"Garden Mein Ghoomne Wala": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Lakshya Sen's Olympics 2024 Meltdown

The Paris Olympics 2024 has been a bittersweet experience for the Indian sports fans. After the high of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India returned with a record seven medals, the expectation was that at the Paris Olympics, the haul would be bigger. However, following a string of narrow misses and some unlucky incidents (like the Vinesh Phogat disqualification), India won six medals. Badminton was one sport where India has fared well in the last three editions.

Starting from the 2012 Olympics, Indian badminton stars have returned with at least one medal. However, this time there were no medals. The star duo of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could not enter the semi-finals. Singles player Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the Olympic semi-final but lost crucial matches despite being in a strong situation.

Amid such displays, badminton legend Prakash Padukone said that It was time for the badminton stars to bring home good results as there was enough support from the government and other stakeholders.

The comment was criticised by many. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar, however, has supported Prakash Padukone and critisiced Lakshya Sen's mental block.

"As far back as 2017/18, Prakash, who I unfortunately meet rarely, had told me about this kid, Lakshya Sen. He had taken him under his wing and was his guide and mentor. He would have watched Lakshya's progress step by step. As he came to the cusp of an Olympic medal, Prakash was by the courtside along with the hard-working and indefatigable Vimal Kumar to see the fulfillment of not just Lakshya's dream but also that of the entire community of Indian badminton lovers," Gavaskar wrote in a column for Sportstar.

"To then see a 20-17 and 7-0 lead being squandered off in the semifinal (vs Viktor Axelsen) and then lose the bronze medal match (vs Lee Zee Jia) after winning the first game comfortably must have been gut-wrenching indeed. He, Vimal Kumar, the BAI, and the government's TOPS had done everything possible, but when it came to the crunch, Lakshya was, in the famous words of the Indian cricket team captain (Rohit Sharma), 'garden mein ghoomne wala.'"

Gavsakar felt that Lakshya had lost his "thought and concentration".

"For those who watched both the semifinal and the bronze medal matches, it did appear that Lakshya had lost his trend of thought and concentration in the way he looked at his racquet as he sipped from his water bottle in between points or at the changeovers," Gavaskar wrote.

"I could be completely wrong, but on TV, it looked like a blank expression, and that's usually a sign that the mind has wandered. Concentration and focus are things that no coach or trainer can ever teach. It can be developed over the years by the athlete by observing other champions and having an inner resolve, but there's no specific program for it. Yes, mind trainers are around, but they can only do so much and not more. It's got to be within the athlete."

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AB de Villiers' Candid Advice Amid Kohli-Gavaskar Controversy: 'Don't Say A Word'

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced significant criticism for his performance during the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. With RCB losing 7 of their first 8 games, Kohli’s strike rate became a major talking point. Even cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized Kohli for his perceived lack of intent, prompting a response from the RCB star. Now, AB de Villiers has weighed in, expressing his dismay at the harsh criticism aimed at Kohli.

During a conversation on Jio Cinema, De Villiers shared his thoughts on the situation, recalling his own experiences of playing with and against Kohli. He emphasized that criticism often brings out the best in Kohli and advised teammates to avoid provoking him.

“I thought it was really unfair for a hero and role model like Virat to face so much criticism. But knowing him, I was certain that criticism would only fuel his determination. I used to tell my teammates, ‘do not say a word to Virat on the pitch,’ because if you do, he will respond with a big century,” De Villiers told Hindustan Times.

“Perhaps the criticism was a blessing in disguise, as it motivates him greatly,” he added.

Discussing Kohli’s role in the T20 World Cup, De Villiers countered the popular opinion, suggesting that Kohli should not open the innings with Rohit Sharma but should remain at the №3 spot.

“I believe Virat is most impactful at number three. He acts like the captain of the batting unit, maintaining calm and composure. Though Virat enjoys opening, I feel it’s risky to ask him to take on the game in the early overs. I prefer him to bat between overs 4 and 16–17, where he is unmatched,” the former South African captain stated.

De Villiers concluded by saying, “In my ideal team, he would bat at number three. His experience and understanding of the game make him most effective in that position.”

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“He is going to struggle…”Prithvi Shaw’s Struggles Unraveled: Sunil Gavaskar’s Analysis and Recommendations

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KL Rahul reacts midway as he is stunned by Gavaskar's 'top 10 century in Indian history' shoutout

Earning praise from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar remains the ultimate dream for every cricketer, and on Wednesday it was KL Rahul's turn to tick it off his bucket list. Sure enough, this wasn't the first time Rahul received a compliment from the former captain of Team India, but the magnitude of Gavaskar's praise will sure make it special. Rahul scored his 8th Test century, which is arguably the greatest of his career, as his knock of 101 propelled India to 245 against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

As expected, Rahul was showered with praise, but Gavaskar's took the cake. Gavaskar said during the commentary, "I've been watching cricket for the last 50 years, but I can surely say that this century by Rahul is in the Top 10 centuries scored by Indians in Test cricket.” After stumps, during the post-day press conference, Rahul was asked about his reaction to this once-in-a-lifetime compliment by Sunny G. The reporter asked, "As Mr. Gavaskar said, this is probably one of the 10 best Tests by any batter in any condition for India." but before he could finish his sentence, an excited KL Rahul let out an exclamatory "WOW" before elaborating his point of view.

KL said, "Firstly, I'm very humbled that he's made that comment. It's a pretty huge compliment to get. Batting in the middle order, what I've realized is that you can't really plan your innings all that much when you walk in. There is a situation in front of you. The game tells you how you need to play and what you need to do at that time and in that moment.”

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Sunil Gavaskar Holds the View that Sanju Samson's Century Will Be a Career-Defining Moment

Ex-Indian cricket te­am starter, Sunil Gavaskar, thinks Sanju Samson’s 100-point score in the third ODI ve­rsus South Africa could change his career. Gavaskar believes this achieve­ment will boost Samson’s confidence. After failing in the second ODI, Sanju Samson was chastised for squandering his chances. However, he answered with a fantastic ton in the series-clinching third ODI, helping India…

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Sunil Gavaskar says Virat Kohli should be questioned over shot selection on WTC final's last day | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: An enraged Sunil Gavaskar didn’t hold back his criticism towards the Indian players on Sunday, specifically targeting Virat Kohli, following their feeble performance in the World Test Championship final against Australia. Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, labeling the batting display as “ridiculous.”In a game largely controlled by the Australian team, they sealed a comprehensive…

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Sunil Gavaskar: Warm-up matches would have given first-timers to Australia better chance to succeed

Australia looks like a huge mountain to climb after the Indian team stumbled terribly on a speed bump called New Zealand. Nobody, not even the Kiwis themselves, would have thought of a clean sweep against India, and that too in India. It has happened thanks to the short-gain policy of preparing pitches for our spinners when just about everybody in the cricketing world agrees that we have the best…

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#'Hardik Pandya Is Smiling Too Much' Sunil Gavaskar, Kevin Pietersen Rip Into MI Captain For 'Ordinary Bowling, Ordinary Captaincy' After Loss To CSK #TATAIPL #IPL24

#IPL24 #Poor returns with both bat and ball and an uninspirational piece of captaincy did not make Sunil Gavaskar, Kevin Pietersen huge fan of MI captain Hardik Pandya.  Our Sources Please contact @. Admin@ipl2024.fun

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The former selector of the Indian cricket team dropped a bombshell on KS Bharat and KL Rahul's debate for the finals of the world test championship

Despite the fact that two of the superstars of the Indian cricket team, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah, were missing from the team, Rohit Sharma's team India made it to the finals of the WTC. KS Bharat made his test debut in the series opener of the Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He was also called out by legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and former coach of the Indian Cricket Team Ravi Shastri for dropping the setter of a catch in the 4th test match between India and Australia. Read More...

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'He knows how to bat': Sunil Gavaskar defends Virat Kohli after Adelaide dismissal | Cricket News - Times of India

Virat Kohli after his dismissal by Mitchell Starc in Adelaide. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of Virat Kohli following the batter’s dismissal in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, which sparked criticism over his technique on pitches with pace and bounce. Kohli’s dismissal mirrored his Perth Test wicket,…

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DAY 6140

Jalsa, Mumbai Dec 11, 2024 Wed 1:34 am

🪔 ,

December 12 .. birthday greetings to Ef Nilesh Parmar .. Ef Rakesh Parashar from Delhi .. and Ef Prashanth Reddy from Hyderabad .. 🙏🏽❤️🚩

the next DAY , today on the early DAY !! ..

and ..

this gentleman with the cleaner baton in hand , to clean up the minor spots from the clothing ..

one day shall clean me up for good .. 🤣

naaah .. does not sound good in the Queen's English .. or the King's English .. whatever .. better in our own

साफ़ करते करते ये एक दिन हमही को साफ़ कर देंगे !!!!

a few a few a few ..

... pulling up my socks .. 🤣 .. literal and philosophical .. and idiomatic ..

striding off to the slumber chamber ..😴

not this above 👆🏼 .. this is striding on to the show .. in haste to reach the Audience as soon as Possible ..

lob lob lob ...

🤣

!!!!!

as they would say in my part of the World

Amitabh Bachchan

and at 10:36 pm an addition :

it was the 60th Birthday celebration for Sunil Gavaskar .. in the presence of the Giants of our Cricket World :

Sachin Tendulkar ; Gundappa Viswanath ; and Sunil ..

an honour unparalleled ..

Sunil has always been most gracious in remembering my Birthday and I his, through all these years right from the 70's during our first meet, in England and then on Gundappa Viswanath's wedding to his sister .. it was held at the lawn opposite the Shivaji Park , Mumbai .. and he invited me .. from then on every birthday , no matter where we are the greetings continue .. and now Rohan his Son and Abhishek share a similar relationship .. and both our Grandchildren study in the same School ..

privileged ..

the smiles and laughter in the pictures is for watching a friend doing a take off on Sunil and other Cricketers as a mimicry on Stage .. 😀

Love

AB

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Sunil Gavaskar Predicts One-Sided RCB vs RR IPL Eliminator, Says This Team "Will Walk All Over"

In a high-stakes IPL 2024 Eliminator match today, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Ahmedabad. The winner will advance to face SunRisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday, while the loser will be knocked out of the tournament. Despite being strong contenders a few weeks ago, the Rajasthan Royals now find themselves as underdogs, having lost four consecutive matches and having one game abandoned due to rain. In contrast, RCB has built significant momentum with six straight wins, making them a formidable opponent in the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals, the 2008 IPL champions, have struggled recently, with weaknesses in both their batting and bowling becoming apparent. The absence of Jos Buttler has significantly weakened their batting lineup, putting additional pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal (348 runs), skipper Sanju Samson (504), and Riyan Parag (531) to deliver a strong performance.

Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar anticipates a potentially one-sided match. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar praised RCB’s remarkable comeback, highlighting the leadership of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli as crucial to their success.

“What RCB has done is nothing short of phenomenal. Firstly, to believe that they can bounce back requires something special. You have to say that their leading players, Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, have been key in encouraging the other players. Their extraordinary cricket has been crucial,” Gavaskar remarked.

Gavaskar expressed concerns about Rajasthan Royals’ recent form and lack of practice, drawing a parallel to Kolkata Knight Riders’ recent struggle after a long break. “Rajasthan has lost four-five matches and has not played their last game. They have been out of practice. Unless they do something special, like what KKR did yesterday despite not playing for 11 days, it could well turn out to be another one-sided game today. My fear is it will be another one-sided game where RCB will walk all over RR. I will be surprised if that does not happen,” he added.

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‘Ban Ranaji Trophy If IPL Is Only…’ Sunil Gavaskar Lambasted BCCI Over Their Regular Ignorance Of Sarfraz Khan