Former Indian Cricket Icon Sunil Gavaskar Has a sharp, sharp critic Ben stokes, Captain and EnglandComposite strategic approach during the recently prepared fourth test at Old Trafford. Gavaskar’s remarks especially focused on England’s decision to delay his innings, asking why he chose to bat for so long when the result-oriented approach looked more suitable. His strong opinion reflects an alleged disconnect between the aggressive, fearless cricket and his actual on-field options, especially when a win was within a win, only a flexible Indian batting performance was denied.
Sunil Gavaskar questions England’s timid announcement and praises India’s spirit
Gavaskar, who is known for his clear ideas, was made no words in expressing his dissatisfaction with the strategic options of England during the Manchester test. He openly questioned, “Did England bat for a very long time before making the announcement, because you know when India gave England 600 runs for Chase, 600 Plus to chase in Rush Birmingham, some England players, when they later came out for the press conference, they said, but they were scared, and they gave us more than 600 …” This indicated the Query Gavaskar’s confidence highlights that England missed a significant opportunity to push for a win.
Despite gaining adequate lead of 311 runs and rejecting Indian openers quickly Yashsvi Jaiswal And Sai Sudhrasan Without a run on the board at day 4, England could not force a result.
Instead, the match concluded in a draw, roughly a brave rearguard from India, is characterized by significant participation, including an initial recovery led by the skipper. Shubman Gill And KL RahulSince spectacular unbeaten centuries Washington Sundar and Ravindra JadejaGavaskar, proud, declared, ‘I’m proud. I am very proud of this, this team, for what they have done. I mean, just four wickets, yes, whatever the pitch can be, whether it is a good pitch, the flat pitch, whatever it is, it is to stick there under pressure, “
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‘Bravo, just a little bit of things “: Gavaskar’s fear assessment
The criticism of Gavaskar further moved forward, engrossed in theaterics and the alleged hypocrisy of the English side. When he recalled the scene in the last hour “”England captain Ben Stokes gave Jadeja and Sundar a chance to end the match with a draw, but both batsmen were not in the mood to accept the motion, as the two were close to their own centuries. , This refusal, Gavaskar noted, dissatisfied English players shared a piece of their brain with Indian batsmen such as with comments Zak CrolyIf they wanted a hundred, sarcastic suggestions to bat rapidly.
“Shubman Gill … If he is in a media conference … then I would like to ask him, ‘Why did you lead 311? Why were you not happy with the leadership of 240? Or 250? [Ben Stokes] Why did you get his hundred, why did you not announce and gave your bowlers a little extra time to try and get other wickets? I know he will not ask. He is a very good man. He is not this SG. That SG is different. But this SG must have asked 100 percent. And I am asking now, ”
Gavaskar contrary to this attitude with England’s previous pride: “… When I remember you read somewhere before, you know, an England players said, while they were in India, give us 600 plus. Give us anything that we will follow. This has been seen in India. His comments outlined a clear message: England’s aggressive decline of intentions does not always align with his practical decision making, especially under pressure, that strengthens their views “Everything cannot be done according to what the England team wants,”
