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Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing attack on the management of the Indian cricket team after their shock defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The legendary Indian cricketer has expressed his frustration with the team management’s approach ahead of their tour of Australia, criticizing their decision to skip the pre-tour practice matches.
India, who had dominated the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the past decade, saw their reign come to an end on January 5 when they were beaten 3-1 in the five-match Test series by Australia. This defeat not only gave Australia the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but also ended India’s hopes of reaching their third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Sunil Gavaskar hits out at Indian cricket team after Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 defeat
Australia will now face South Africa in the WTC 2025 final at Lord’s in June. After the embarrassment, Sunil Gavaskar stressed how vital these practice matches are for the players to adapt to different conditions, especially when facing formidable teams like Australia.
Ahead of the five-match Test series, the Indian cricket team opted not to play any warm-up matches, citing concerns over player injuries. They relied on the team’s matches for preparation, which initially looked like a success after their big win in the first BGT 2024-25 Test in Perth.
However, the Indian cricket team’s decision came under scrutiny after they were crushed by 10 wickets in the second Test against Australia, which came after their individual practice match against the XI of Prime Minister of Australia. Gavaskar, known for his outspoken opinions, has criticized this decision, noting that the lack of preparation hurt the team’s performance.
Sunil Gavaskar criticizes India’s decision to skip practice matches in Australia
The legendary batsman has further criticized the Indian cricket team management and players for ignoring the advice of cricket experts. With India suffering a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Australia, Gavaskar’s frustration was palpable, delivering a bold jab at the team for taking the opinions of cricket pundits for granted.
Sunil Gavaskar has openly criticized India saying commentators like himself are only there to fill airtime, offering their thoughts for the sake of entertainment. The commentator further mentioned that they have no knowledge about cricket, and that is why the players and the team management do not take them seriously.
Also, expressing his frustration, Gavaskar bluntly suggested that Indian players should never listen to the advice of former cricketers as if they were nothing, as commentators like him only talk for the sake of television and get money, and the result is in front of everyone. the world
We only talk about cricket on TV: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar told Star Sports: “What do we know about cricket? We don’t know anything about cricket. We only talk about it on TV. It’s none of our business. And we’re fine. We only talk about it on TV. Actually, there’s no point listening – us. It’s okay; listen in one ear, take out the other.
let him come Let it go from above. no problem We only talk for the sake of television and get money; don’t listen to us; we are nothing Whatever he said, let it go from above. no problem Do you understand?”
Honestly, if the trophy had my name on it, I would have been just as angry
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— s (@_sectumsempra18) January 5, 2025
