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Why India is under fire over pitch change controversy ahead of Cricket World Cup final

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar says ‘morons’ saying pitch change benefited Indian side should ‘just shut up’

The Independent UK

Shut up, stop taking potshots at India: Gavaskar on pitch controversy

Sunil Gavaskar dismisses conspiracy theories around pitch for India-NZ WC semifinal, asks "morons" to shut up. India won by 70-runs to reach 2023 World Cup final. Pitch alteration reports emerged before match

The Hindu

‘A metaphor for life’: Bollywood’s stormy love affair with Indian cricket

Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.

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At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | A record equalled and an Indian win — a perfect birthday gift for Virat Kohli

Gavaskar-Tendulkar-Kohli: India's batting excellence has seen a seamless transition over the last 5 decades. Tendulkar was Gavaskar's fan, and Kohli's idol. On his 35th b'day, Kohli equalled Tendulkar's 49 ODI tons, and led India to a 243-run win over South Africa. A record equalled and a victory - the perfect…

The Hindu

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

The Independent UK

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

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How a passion for quizzing and sport kicked off this writer’s career

Cricket trivia changed Joy Bhattacharjya’s life. In 1996, he got a job researching a cricket quiz, leading to 25 years in sports. He set quizzes for several cricketers and cricketing teams, and has now co-authored a book on cricket trivia, The Great Indian Cricket Circus

The Hindu

Review of Aditya Bhushan’s Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative: True-blue opener

Aditya Bhushan's book ‘Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative’ chronicles the life of cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad. It details his grit against the West Indian fast bowlers, his links to royalty, and his multiple roles as coach, selector, and BCCI official. Gaekwad's own words, quotes from his team-mates, and anecdotes…

The Hindu

India will be known as sporting country in 10-15 years: Sunil Gavaskar

India to become sporting country in 10-15 yrs: Gavaskar lauds Neeraj, Praggnanandhaa & Prannoy. He was elated to witness Chopra's gold medal win & backs Praggnanandhaa to win many accolades. He also warned against overlooking Sri Lanka in Asia Cup & said players must rest if they have niggles.

The Hindu

Buchi Babu tournament: A rich legacy of star players and big teams

The Hindu

From giants to minnows: The definitive fall of West Indies cricket

The contrast has been too stark to escape notice. Over the last few weeks, the cricketing gaze has largely been at the evenly-matched, intense game seen in the ongoing Ashes Test series, between archrivals England and Australia. At the same time, the touring Indian team’s 1-0 test series win against…

Newslaundry

Kinetic energy, passion and emotion are fine, but rules must be respected too

With muscular nationalism or feverish club loyalties affecting fans and their judgements, sportspersons are put on a pedestal. Smugness creeps in and it affects judgement

The Hindu

India call-up: Sarfaraz might have to work on his fitness as well as off-field discipline

Sarfaraz Khan’s non-inclusion in the Indian team for the West Indies tour was criticised by none other than Sunil Gavaskar but BCCI sources claimed that his below-par “fitness level” as well as alleged “off-field conduct” has influenced the decision.

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Sunil Gavaskar slams selectors for dropping Cheteshwar Pujara and ignoring Sarfaraz Khan

Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the national selectors for dropping Sarfaraz Khan and shunning Pujara ahead of the West Indies test next month. Gavaskar questioned the logic behind having the Ranji Trophy if performance is based on players IPL record

The Hindu

WTC final 2023 | Sunil Gavaskar says Virat Kohli should be questioned over shot selection on last day

Sunil Gavaskar hit out at Virat Kohli for his shot selection after India’s meek surrender in the WTC final against Australia, saying “it was a pretty ordinary shot”

The Hindu

Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters: Gavaskar ahead of WTC final

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday reckoned Cheteshwar Pujara could provide valuable insights to his Indian teammates ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, having played extensively in the English County Championship.

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M.S. Dhoni signing shirt was an ‘emotional moment’ for me, says Sunil Gavaskar

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar reveals experiencing an “emotional moment” when he got M.S. Dhoni’s autograph on his shirt after Chennai Super Kings’ last league round match at the Chepauk against Kolkata Knight Riders in this IPL.

Daily Mirror

Joe Root called "freak" as he bats left-handed as "using his right is too easy for him"

Former England captain Nasser Hussain joked on commentary that batting right-handed had become "too easy" for Joe Root after he faced a delivery from Pakistan spinner Zahid Mahmood batting as a left-hander

The Hindu

Gavaskar presented with SJFI medal

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When Sunil Gavaskar batted for a cause!

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T20 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar's poor show a real concern, says Gavaskar

In 18 deliveries in the ‘death overs’ he has bowled in 3 matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and now Australia, he has given away 49 runs, says the former India captain

The Hindu

Tilak Varma is translating promise into runs

The teenager batted with poise and displayed a range of strokes against New Zealand-A

The Hindu

If I had about 20 minutes with Kohli, it might help, says Sunil Gavaskar

Kohli is enduring a wretched run with the bat and has failed to score a century since November 2019. He could manage just 76 runs from six innings across formats on the England soil, which included the rescheduled fifth Test, two ODIs and as many T20s.

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