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"You Can't Be Asking...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Response To Rohit Sharma On '3-Match WTC Final' Demand

After Australia skipper Pat Cummins disagreed with Rohit Sharma's desire to play a three-match series in the next cycle of the World Test Championship final, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has also criticised the India captain for coming up with such a suggestion and stated that every team should be mentally prepared before playing such big events. India lost against Australia by 209 runs in the WTC final at The Oval on Sunday after they were bundled out for 234, in the chase of 444.

India mourn WTC defeat, ponder phasing out misfiring stalwarts

NEW DELHI : India's defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Sunday underlined the cricket-mad country's lack of success in global tournaments and has thrown the future of their frontline batters into doubt.

"Batting Was In Shambles": Sunil Gavaskar Tears Into India After WTC Final Loss

Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the final of World Test Championship to claim their maiden title. The game was dominated by the Pat Cummins-led side for the majority part and India barely had their moments of joy. Australia posted 469 runs after getting an invitation to bat first. They then bundled India out for 296 runs, taking a first innings lead of 173 runs. Australia declared their second innings at 270 for 8, setting a 444-run target for India. The Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 234 runs and lost the game by 209 runs.

"Won't Be Thumping His Chest When...": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Ajinkya Rahane Post Fifty In WTC Final

After Australia posted 469 runs in their first innings of the World Test Championship final at the Oval, the Indian batters -- except Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur -- struggled to get going. As a result, India were reduced to 152 for 6. Rahane's fighting 89 played a crucial role in helping India post 296 runs from that point. It was the 26th Test fifty for Rahane. Praising the India batter for his knock, legendary player Sunil Gavaskar termed Rahane as a 'low-profile player'.

"What Is Happening?": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Slam Mohammed Siraj For 'Ball Throwing' Row During WTC Final

Mohammed Siraj courted controversy on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval when he threw the ball towards Steve Smith's direction in a bizarre incident. Smith started the day on 95 and was able to reach his century with two consecutive boundaries off the pacer's bowling. On the fourth ball of the over, Smith moved away from the stumps just before the ball was bowled due to some issue with the spider cam but Siraj went ahead and threw the ball straight. Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar was not pleased with the incident and he made his views clear on commentary.

"Get Past The Score Of...": Sunil Gavaskar Sets Priorities For Under-fire India In WTC Final vs Australia

After a disappointing Day 1 at the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London, India showed early promise on the second day against Australia as they took regular wickets. However, the Indian batting top-order failed to negate the barrages from Australian bowlers as the Rohit Sharma-led team reached 151/5 at stumps. With Australia scoring 469 in the first innings, India still trail them by 318 runs. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that the first target for the Indian team would be to surpass the follow-on score.

"India Looked Tired, Dispirited...": Sunil Gavaskar's Clear Take On Day 1 Of WTC Final vs Australia

The opening day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Wednesday completely belonged to the Australian cricket team as it controlled the game against the Rohit Sharma-led India. Travis Head was unbeaten on 146 while Steve Smith was batting on 95 at stumps as Australia notched 327/3. Going into the second day, Australia will have the upper-hand. The day started with Indian pacers picking three wickets but from the second session, Head and Smith played with assured nature as Australia cruised.

"For A Big Match...": Sunil Gavaskar's Counter To Ricky Ponting's "Australia Will Be Favourites" Claim

Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia, several experts, including former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, had suggested that the Pat Cummins-led side are favourites to win the summit clash. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram had also echoed Ponting's sentiments. To further back his claims, Ponting had suggested that the Indian players will be tired after a hectic IPL 2023 season, adding that the Australians will head into the fixture with a fresh mindset.

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"You Can't Be Asking...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Response To Rohit Sharma On '3-Match WTC Final' Demand

India mourn WTC defeat, ponder phasing out misfiring stalwarts

"Batting Was In Shambles": Sunil Gavaskar Tears Into India After WTC Final Loss

"Won't Be Thumping His Chest When...": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Ajinkya Rahane Post Fifty In WTC Final

"What Is Happening?": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Slam Mohammed Siraj For 'Ball Throwing' Row During WTC Final

"Get Past The Score Of...": Sunil Gavaskar Sets Priorities For Under-fire India In WTC Final vs Australia

"India Looked Tired, Dispirited...": Sunil Gavaskar's Clear Take On Day 1 Of WTC Final vs Australia

"For A Big Match...": Sunil Gavaskar's Counter To Ricky Ponting's "Australia Will Be Favourites" Claim