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Rishabh Pant Mimics Sunil Gavaskar's 'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid' Remark, Sets Internet On Fire

Rishabh Pant is undeniably one of India's most important players in Test cricket, but did not have the best time with the bat during the disastrous 1-3 series loss at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In fact, Pant was heavily criticised by legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar for getting out trying to play a fancy shot during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Pant has now done a mimicry of Gavaskar's rant, and the video has gone viral on social media.

Sunil Gavaskar Ends Champions Trophy 2025 'Unfair Advantage' Talks, Says "England Didn't Win..."

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar ended the debate over India enjoying any kind of 'unfair advantage' during their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. India played all of their matches - including the final - in Dubai after their government decided to not send the national side to Pakistan due to political tensions. As a result, several ex-cricketers as well as current players pointed out that it was a huge advantage for Rohit Sharma and Co as they were aware of their fixtures and they did not have to travel to other venues. However, Gavaskar completely rubbished such claims after India's win over New Zealand in the final and even namedropped the England cricket team in his explanation.

Sunil Gavaskar Echoes Gautam Gambhir's 'Cribbers' Sentiment, Picks 'Best White-Ball Team'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar reserved blockbuster praise for the Rohit Sharma-led side following their Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in Dubai on Sunday. Gavaskar labelled Rohit's India as the "best white-ball team on the planet", highlighting their recent dominance in ODI and T20I cricket. The legendary batter also echoed India head coach Gautam Gambhir's "cribbers can crib" remark, slamming critics for claiming that India had an 'undue advantage' due to them playing all Champions Trophy games at the same venue.

"Once Fled Sharjah To Escape Playing Pakistan": Inzamam-ul-Haq Attacks Sunil Gavaskar

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has blasted batting great Sunil Gavaskar after the claimed that even India's B team can give Pakistan a run for their money. Gavaskar's remarks came after India beat Pakistan in a one-sided Champions Trophy encounter last month. He suggested that Pakistan can't even beat India's B team. "I think a B team (from India) certainly (can give Pakistan a run for their money). C team, I am not too sure. But a B team will be very, very hard to beat for Pakistan in their current form," said Gavaskar.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's Viral Dance As He Joins India's Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph Celebration

Rohit Sharma-led India achieved something on Sunday that has never been done in the history of cricket. The Indian cricket team became the first side to win the Champions Trophy 2025 thrice - 2002 (joint champions), 2013 and now the 2025 edition. Former Indian cricket team legend Sunil Gavaskar could not hide his joy after India defeated New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy and broke into a dance that is breaking the internet.

Ex-Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Blasts Sunil Gavaskar Over "Absolute Nonsense" Comments

The Pakistan cricket team's downfall in recent years is a topic that continues to invite theories and reasoning from all corners of the globe. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side failed to win a single game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite being the hosts of the tournament, crashing out in the group stage. The extent of Pakistan's hollow performance was such that Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar said that even India's B team might be able to beat them. However, former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie, who was sacked before the Champions Torphy, isn't on board with Gavaskar's rehtoric.

Big Changes In India Playing XI For Champions Trophy 2025 Final? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Has To..."

India have won all of their matches in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign till now. They emerged unbeaten in the group stage and completely outplayed Australia in the semifinal. However, legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that there were places where the team can still improve despite outplaying every team till now. He said that India have not produced a lot of wickets in the middle overs despite keeping the runs in check and also pointed out the lack of successful partnerships for the opening wicket. He also demanded more wickets with the new ball from the pacers in the first 10 overs.

"Are You Happy Scoring 25-30 Runs?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Rohit Sharma' Take

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to bat for longer periods of time instead of just concentrating on providing the team with a quick start. Following India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, head coach Gautam Gambhir defended Rohit's approach and said that the star batter is judged on 'impact' and not on his numbers. However, Gavaskar was not impressed with the remark and said that if a batter like Rohit stays at the crease for 25-30 overs, he will take the game away from the opponents and that should also be included in his gameplay.

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Rishabh Pant Mimics Sunil Gavaskar's 'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid' Remark, Sets Internet On Fire

Sunil Gavaskar Ends Champions Trophy 2025 'Unfair Advantage' Talks, Says "England Didn't Win..."

Sunil Gavaskar Echoes Gautam Gambhir's 'Cribbers' Sentiment, Picks 'Best White-Ball Team'

"Once Fled Sharjah To Escape Playing Pakistan": Inzamam-ul-Haq Attacks Sunil Gavaskar

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's Viral Dance As He Joins India's Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph Celebration

Ex-Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Blasts Sunil Gavaskar Over "Absolute Nonsense" Comments

Big Changes In India Playing XI For Champions Trophy 2025 Final? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Has To..."

"Are You Happy Scoring 25-30 Runs?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Rohit Sharma' Take