Watch: "Stop Creating Controversy" - Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Message To Team India Fans

22.08.2023 - 05:21 sports.ndtv.com

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar had a somewhat stern message for cricket fans following the announcement of the Asia Cup 2023 squad.

Skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar named the 17-member squad on Monday and it was followed by various discussions over the inclusions and also some exclusions - namely Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin.

During his analysis, Gavaskar had several points to make but he made it clear that the team is already selected and the fans should look to support them instead of creating 'controversy' over the choices. “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 said on Aaj Tak.

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