"IPL Coming But...": Sunil Gavaskar Issues Grave Warning Ahead Of World Cup

23.03.2023 - 15:17 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian team shouldn't commit the mistake of forgetting the ODI series defeat against Australia amid the noise created by the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning on March 31, said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

India lost the third and final ODI by 21 runs in Chennai on Wednesday to concede the series 1-2 to Australia, and batting legend Gavaskar said Rohit Sharma's men could be up against the same opponents in the 50-over World Cup which the country is hosting in October-November. "Of course, now the IPL starts (March 31).

This (series defeat) shouldn't be forgotten. India sometimes makes the mistake of forgetting this, but this one shouldn't be because in the World Cup, we may face Australia again," said Gavaskar on Star Sports. "It (defeat in 3rd ODI) was (due) the pressure created (by Australians).

The boundaries had dried up and they (Indian batters) weren't even getting singles. When that happens, you try and play something that you are not used to.

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IPL 2023 - "Virat Kohli Threw His Bat And Said...": Ex-RCB Star Makes Stunning Revelation

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