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'Australia Don't Have...': Sunil Gavaskar's Mammoth Prediction On Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar made a massive prediction regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Gavaskar picked the Rohit Sharma-led side as clear favourities for the encounter and even pointed out a massive weakness in the current Australia side. Gavaskar believes that Australia's spinners are not as good as India and that can turn out to be a major problem for them. He added that the absence of players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will also play a huge role in the encounter.

Domestic Cricket Legend Padmakar Shivalkar Dies At 84, Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday paid an emotional tribute to Mumbai stalwart and domestic cricket legend Padmakar Shivalkar, who died here at the age of 84, saying that the left-arm spinner "deserved India cap more than some others who got it". Shivalkar, one of the best spinners of the country who never got to play for the national team, died on Monday due to age-related issues. Gavaskar penned an emotional message on the passing away of Shivalkar, which follows the demise of ex Mumbai captain and chief selector Milind Rege on February 19.

"Never Satisfied With...": Sunil Gavaskar Showers Praises As Virat Kohli Plays 300th ODI

Star batter Virat Kohli broke numerous records when he entered the field on Sunday during India's last group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai. The match marked Kohli's 300th appearance in ODI cricket for India. With this, he became the seventh Indian to achieve this. Apart from this, Kohli also became the first player to appear in 300 ODIs, having already played at least 100 Tests and 100 T20Is. As Kohli played his historic game, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lavished praises on him.

Sunil Gavaskar Hilariously Mimics Javed Miandad, Leaves Fellow Panelists In Splits

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar hilariously impersonated his Pakistan counterpart Javed Miandad, sending internet into overdrive. During his appearance on Ten Sports' show "Dressing Room", Gavaskar recalled an incident involving Miandad from there playing days. He also revealed that former Pakistan captain Imran Khan asked him whether Miandad was bothering him or not. Gavaskar's anecdote was a dose of nostalgia for fans, but his impression of Mianda stole the show, leaving his fellow panelists in splits.

Sunil Sunil Gavaskar Exposes Pakistan's Security In Champions Trophy, Embarrasses PCB

Team India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 saw the tournament being converted into a hybrid model, with Rohit Sharma & Co playing their matches in Dubai. Apprehensions over team's security were the biggest reason cited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) when the reason behind such a stance was sought. While other international teams have played all of their Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, questions arose over the validity of India's claims. However, Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar shut down the chatter, highlighting 'security lapse' incidents that took place in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy. (India vs New Zealand)

Why India Will Prefer Dangerous Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final, Sunil Gavaskar Explains

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has explained why India would prefer facing Australia, rather than South Africa, in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. South Africa on Saturday became the final team to book their place in the semi-finals, joining India, New Zealand and Australia. The Proteas topped Group B ahead of the reigning 50-over world champions Australia. India will find out their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents after their final group match against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. If India beat the Kiwis, they will take on Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium.

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar Settles 'Who Is Better' Debate Once And For All

Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli, who is greater? It is a debate that has gone on for a long time now, with varying opinions. Sachin Tendulkar leads the way in almost every metric when it comes to run-scoring, but Virat Kohli has stood out in his own way for over a decade. Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar - in many ways the predecessor to Kohli and Tendulkar as India's standout batter - has now weighed in on the debate, and given his own opinion.

Ajay Jadeja Says 'Pitch Is Like Marriage'. Sunil Gavaskar Replies: "What's The Result..."

Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja was in the news for all the wrong reasons after he compared the cricket pitches to wives. Jadeja had made the remarks while speaking on Ten Sports' show "Dressing Room", leaving the anchor and his fellow panelists Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Nikhil Chopra in splits. However, Jadeja was criticised by fans for his remarks on-air. "Yaha pe saare shaadi shuda hai. Toh pitch report waise hi hai. Aap dekhte ek cheez hai. Jab aap khelna shuru karte ho toh pata chalta hai (Everyone here is married. So the pitch report is like that only. You see one thing but you only get to know when you start playing)," said Jadeja.

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'Australia Don't Have...': Sunil Gavaskar's Mammoth Prediction On Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

Domestic Cricket Legend Padmakar Shivalkar Dies At 84, Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute

"Never Satisfied With...": Sunil Gavaskar Showers Praises As Virat Kohli Plays 300th ODI

Sunil Gavaskar Hilariously Mimics Javed Miandad, Leaves Fellow Panelists In Splits

Sunil Sunil Gavaskar Exposes Pakistan's Security In Champions Trophy, Embarrasses PCB

Why India Will Prefer Dangerous Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final, Sunil Gavaskar Explains

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar Settles 'Who Is Better' Debate Once And For All

Ajay Jadeja Says 'Pitch Is Like Marriage'. Sunil Gavaskar Replies: "What's The Result..."