Sunil Gavaskar

‘Play as late as possible’: Gavaskar’s advice to India batters for NZ Tests

Sunil Gavaskar warned India’s top order that the swing‑friendly conditions in New Zealand will demand playing the ball as late as possible, especially on the green pitches expected at Wellington and…

Oct 21

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“Indian team is a by-product of Indian cricket”: Gavaskar pushes for a stronger domestic participation

Sunil Gavaskar has renewed his call for a stronger focus on domestic cricket, arguing that the current Indian team’s success is directly tied to the health of the broader cricketing ecosystem. The…

Oct 20

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Gavaskar bats for international players to turn up for Ranji games

Sunil Gavaskar has urged for greater participation of international cricketers in the Ranji Trophy, arguing that the domestic circuit must remain robust to properly evaluate emerging talent. He…

Oct 20

'When you bat up to 8, you weaken your bowling' - Sunil Gavaskar flags India's T20I squad structure flaw under Gautam Gambhir

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has criticized India’s T20 International squad selection under head coach Gautam Gambhir, arguing that the team’s reliance on eight specialist batters weakens its…

Oct 19

Sunil Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable, names Naman Dhir as useful option

Veteran analyst Sunil Gavaskar has asserted that India must abandon the quest for a direct successor to Hardik Pandya, describing the star all-rounder as completely unique. Speaking on JioStar, he…

Gavaskar urges India to abandon eight-batter T20I formula for bowling strength

Sunil Gavaskar has warned that India's current reliance on an eight-batter lineup in T20 Internationals is undermining their bowling attack. Following a series against the West Indies in October 2026…

Sunil Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable, urges India to build different combination

Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian selectors to abandon the pursuit of a direct successor for Hardik Pandya, labeling the all-rounder as unique. Instead, he suggests prioritizing a balanced lineup…

'Pandya is irreplaceable': Gavaskar believes India should stop searching for direct replacement

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has urged India to stop chasing a direct replacement for Hardik Pandya, arguing the all-rounder’s unique blend of batting and bowling is unmatched. Gavaskar,…

Sunil Gavaskar backs Krunal Pandya for Bhuvneshwar Kumar-like India comeback

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has publicly backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya for a return to the national team, drawing parallels to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recent…

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Not a fan of 8 batters, Gavaskar wants urgent change in Indian T20I team

India’s T20I series against the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw after the fifth and final match in Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. The series was marked by India’s inconsistent bowling, with the…

'Why attack the batter?': Gavaskar fumes as Shamar Joseph hits Arshdeep Singh

Sunil Gavaskar expressed strong displeasure with fast bowler Shamar Joseph after a short delivery struck Arshdeep Singh on the shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. India fell short of the…

IND vs WI 2026: 'Not acceptable by his standards' - Sunil Gavaskar criticises Abhishek Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar did not hold back after India suffered a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I, pointing out glaring flaws in the run chase. Replying to a massive target of 247, the hosts…

Sunil Gavaskar identifies Sanju Samson's approach that worked before West Indies dismissal

During the fourth encounter of the five-match T20I series at Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, West Indies triumphed over India by a margin of 24 runs to level the series at 2-2. The visiting squad…

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‘Aim at the stumps, not him’: Sunil Gavaskar irked by Shamar Joseph’s tactics after Arshdeep Singh blow

During the final over of the fourth Twenty20 International in Hyderabad, Sunil Gavaskar expressed frustration regarding Shamar Joseph persisting with body-line deliveries against Arshdeep Singh…

'Batting unit needs to show more responsibility': Gavaskar after 4th T20I loss

Following a 24-run defeat in the fourth T20 International, former captain Sunil Gavaskar stressed that the Indian batting lineup must display greater accountability when pursuing targets. West Indies…

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Why Gavaskar is unhappy with India's batting approach

Sunil Gavaskar expressed dissatisfaction with the Indian batting lineup following their 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20 International. Despite a rapid half-century from Sanju…

'Don't bowl full tosses and then blame the pitch' - Sunil Gavaskar tells critics

Sunil Gavaskar criticized excuses regarding playing surfaces following India's twenty-four run defeat to the West Indies in their fourth twenty-over international encounter. The tourists posted a…

Sunil Gavaskar defends India’s flat pitches, blames bowlers instead

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has defended the surface used during the fourth Twenty20 International, arguing that poor bowling execution rather than the conditions led to India dropping a 247-run…

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Gavaskar goes on an anecdotes trip in tribute to the late Garry Sobers

Sunil Gavaskar recently shared personal memories of the late West Indies icon Garry Sobers during an event at the Bombay Gymkhana. Reflecting on his early career, Gavaskar recounted how he lent his…

Oct 12

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Sunil Gavaskar questions BCCI's decision to schedule India A matches alongside Ranji Trophy

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has publicly criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India over the calendar overlap between the Ranji Trophy and India A fixtures. The domestic tournament…

Oct 12

Don’t compromise Ranji Trophy: Sunil Gavaskar calls out India A scheduling clash, warns against weakening domestic competition

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the scheduling of India A matches alongside the Ranji Trophy, warning that overlapping fixtures weaken the domestic competition. The latest clash saw…

Oct 12

Sunil Gavaskar questions India's bowling choices in 2nd T20I loss to West Indies

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has publicly criticized the tactical choices made by the Indian team leadership following a six-wicket defeat against the West Indies in the second fixture of their…

Oct 10

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'I would have gone with Mayank in the 17th over...': Gavaskar questions India's tactics in Ranchi T20I against Windies

The West Indies leveled their five-match T20I series against India at 1-1 after comfortably pulling off a historic target in Ranchi. The visiting team successfully chased down India's massive total…

Oct 10

Sunil Gavaskar blames Indian bowlers after West Indies pull off historic 250-run chase in Ranchi

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has sharply criticized India's bowling attack following a stunning record-breaking run chase by the West Indies in the second match of their current T20 series. The…

Oct 10

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Sunil Gavaskar blames dropped catch on 'urge to make it look a lot better than it was'

India’s Sunil Gavaskar criticized Mayank Yadav’s dropped catch during a high-stakes T20I chase, suggesting the fielder’s attempt to dramatize the moment led to a loss of balance. With West Indies…

Oct 9

‘Silenced all of them’: Sunil Gavaskar hails Shreyas Iyer after maiden T20I ton

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended Shreyas Iyer following a brilliant unbeaten 102 off 43 balls against the West Indies. The skipper's first-ever T20I century shut down recent…

Oct 7

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Sunil Gavaskar: Our Asian Games achievers have earned the applause

India’s campaign at the Asian Games concluded with a strong finish, securing fourth place and a total of 85 medals. Despite falling short of their previous medal haul, the team’s late…

Oct 7

‘I want him to reach that mark’: Gavaskar’s special wish for Rohit before retirement

Sunil Gavaskar recently expressed a distinct ambition for Rohit Sharma prior to the batter concluding his international career. During the third fixture of the one-day international series against…

Oct 4