https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com Latest news from 2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com (c)2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com en-gb Sat 27 Apr 2024 https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/QvEKXmS3dR_drh-sevawcirc/sunil-gavaskar-names-his-indian-playing-xi-for-wtc-final-picks-ks-bharat-over-ishan-kishan.html Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has named his preferred Indian playing XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The summit clash of the Test championship will be held at The Oval from June 7 to 11 https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/bb2cE3MYCl_drh-sevawcirc/sunil-gavaskar-on-sarfaraz-khans-snub-dont-go-by-the-size-but-go-by-the-runs.html Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up on Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan being repeatedly snubbed by the national selectors despite his prolific form in domestic cricket. There are reports that the 25-year-old’s weight is an issue. However, according to Gavaskar, players should not be selected on the basis of their size, but depending on their form with the bat or bowl. He further quipped that if selectors are looking for slim and trim guys, they must go to a fashion show and pick some models. https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/SufRbdSswr_drh-sevawcirc/gavaskar-moody-predicts-india-and-australia-could-be-the-finalists.html India and Australia could be the finalists in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, states former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody. https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/2pLGkpUwiv_drh-sevawcirc/when-rohit-sharma-does-not-score-runs-no-one-talks-about-it-sunil-gavaskar-while-backing-virat-kohli.html Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has thrown his weight behind out-of-form batter Virat Kohli. He said that despite the lack of runs from Kohli’s blade, it is still a bit too early to worry about his place in the T20 World Cup squad. While admitting that Kohli has been struggling, Gavaskar pointed out that the likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and some others have also failed to deliver in recent times. https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/Z0YkfJuaA0_drh-sevawcirc/not-fair-to-point-fingers-sunil-gavaskar-on-alleged-rift-between-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma.html Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged cricket experts and fans not to point fingers at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma unless they have any specific information on the alleged rift between the two superstars of Indian cricket. After Rohit was ruled out of the South Africa Tests due to a hamstring injury, some media reports on Tuesday claimed that Kohli would not be part of the ODIs due to personal reasons. However, a few other reports dismissed the claims and quoted BCCI officials as saying that Kohli had not asked for a break. https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/1oAAv2thQz_drh-sevawcirc/india-vs-england-superhuman-effort-needed-from-england-to-come-back-in-the-series-says-sunil-gavaskar.html Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar feels it will be very difficult for England to make a comeback in the series after the manner in which they lost at Lord’s. England dominated the Test for most part but succumbed to pressure on the last day to go down by 151 runs. Gavaskar believes the Lord’s defeat would have dented the hosts psychologically, from which they will find it tough to recover. https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/Xn2udFTU2F_drh-sevawcirc/little-master-sunil-gavaskar-turns-72-wishes-pour-in-on-twitter.html https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/QejyBtlcd1_drh-sevawcirc/why-should-we-discuss-what-they-are-saying-sunil-gavaskar-on-foreign-pitch-critics.html Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opined that over-importance must not be given to foreign players, who have been criticising the surfaces being used for the ongoing India-England series. According to Gavaskar, these ex-players are only getting publicity by raking up pitch controversies.