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"Rohit Sharma Addressed The Media...": Sunil Gavaskar Gives Fresh Twist To 'Rift' Rumours

On the first day of the New Year, several reports emerged that claimed there are rifts in the Indian dressing room. It happened right after India's 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Head coach Gautam Gambhir is believed to have said, "Bahut ho gaya (I've had enough) in his dressing room speech, with the dressing room environment being 'far from ideal'. While reacting to such reports, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that these all stories are cooked by media to keep the fans and their users engaged. He backed his opinion by saying that such stories emerge only after India lose a match.

First Or Second Dismissal? Michael Clarke Gives His Take On Which Dismissal Rishabh Pant Would Have Regretted More

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels Rishabh Pant would have regretted the shot that led to his dismissal in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test more. Pant was at the receiving end of backlash from fans and former cricketers after India succumbed to an 184-run defeat in front of a record-attendance crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Boxing Day Test. In the first innings, he lost his wicket after trying to execute a cheeky shot. The plan was there in his mind, but when it came to execution, Pant fluffed and lost his wicket.

"Rishabh Pant Should Be Criticised...": Ex-India Star Follows Up On Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack

Amid the poor run of form by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in Australia, Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the youngster should be "criticised for his failures, rather than the way he fails". Pant, who has had a fine record against Australia, has failed to convert his fine starts into big scores Down Under this time around. Often, he has fallen prey to poor shot-making, which has drawn immense criticism from the cricketing fraternity and fans, most notably former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. So far in four matches, he has made 154 runs at an average of 22.00, with no half-centuries in seven innings. His best score is 37.

"Better Than Hardik Pandya...": Sunil Gavaskar's Huge Praise To Nitish Reddy After First Test Ton

Arguably India's brightest shining light from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 - apart from the sensational Jasprit Bumrah - has been the emergence of Nitish Kumar Reddy. At the age of 21, Reddy was brought into Test cricket amid scepticism, and that too on a daunting tour of Australia. Four Tests later, it seems as if Nitish Reddy will be part of India in whites for years to come. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar took his hat off to the selectors for trusting Reddy, and even compared him to Hardik Pandya.

Sunil Gavaskar Roasts Rishabh Pant Over MCG Dismissal. "Like A Drug"

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar feels India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for throwing away his wicket in the second innings of the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne. For the second time in the match, Pant got out while playing a rash shot. In the first innings, Pant was caught at deep third man after mistiming his ramp shot. On Day 5, Pant once again took the aerial route against part-time spinner Travis Head, only to be caught at cow corner. Gavaskar felt there was no need for Pant to play that shot, especially with India in a steady position.

Watch: Australian Media Puts Yashasvi Jaiswal-DRS Row To Bed With Fresh Evidence

Australia have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy after a 184-run win over India in the fourth Test in Melbourne. While positives are hard to find after such a crushing loss, the tireless Jasprit Bumrah's nine-wicket haul will be remembered for a long time. The young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's lone fight in the second innings where he scored 84 off 208 balls also showed that Indian cricket is in safe hands.

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

There's no hiding the fact that seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to stand up to the challenge in Australia and deliver runs from their bat. While the retirement topic is already looming over India captain Rohit, Kohli too is in the line of fire over his failure to correct the only mistake that has resulted in his dismissals on the tour Down Under. India great Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince his words as he gave selectors food for thought over the future of senior players in the Indian team like Kohli and Rohit.

"Wrong Decision": Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On-Air Over Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Controversy

The dramatic fifth day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne was overshadowed by a contentious dismissal of Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The decision, made by the third umpire following a disputed DRS review, ignited a storm of criticism from cricketing legends and officials alike, with Sunil Gavaskar and BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla leading the charge against what they described as a 'wrong decision'. Jaiswal, who was batting on a gritty 84 off 208 balls, seemed to be India's best hope of salvaging a draw against Australia's relentless attack.

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"Rohit Sharma Addressed The Media...": Sunil Gavaskar Gives Fresh Twist To 'Rift' Rumours

First Or Second Dismissal? Michael Clarke Gives His Take On Which Dismissal Rishabh Pant Would Have Regretted More

"Rishabh Pant Should Be Criticised...": Ex-India Star Follows Up On Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack

"Better Than Hardik Pandya...": Sunil Gavaskar's Huge Praise To Nitish Reddy After First Test Ton

Sunil Gavaskar Roasts Rishabh Pant Over MCG Dismissal. "Like A Drug"

Watch: Australian Media Puts Yashasvi Jaiswal-DRS Row To Bed With Fresh Evidence

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

"Wrong Decision": Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On-Air Over Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Controversy