We might not be able to see any live sport for maybe 4-5 months: Sunil Gavaskar
Cricket | April 27, 2020 23:37 ISTThere have been talks of holding an IPL behind closed doors, Gavaskar said that it should be the last option.
There have been talks of holding an IPL behind closed doors, Gavaskar said that it should be the last option.
Gavaskar said that if two cricketing boards agree then the 13th season of Indian Premier League could be held weeks before the World T20 which can act as a preparatory event for all the players, given that the coronavirus curve flattens in India.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar said he 'enjoyed' former Pakistan fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar's reply which came after his 'snowfall in Lahore' comment.
Despite an astounding 2019 for India's limited-overs captain, Rohit was not part of Wisden's list of top cricketers which was announced earlier this month.
Gavaskar, in conversation with former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja on his Youtube channel, expressed that there are more chances of snowfall in Lahore than a bilateral series between the arch-rivals amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gavaskar explained that the visitors were undone by the manner in which the old ball swung. He admitted that nobody had then seen or heard about the reverse swing until the series in Pakistan.
Earlier last week, Kapil Dev had criticised Akhtar's proposal saying that "India doesn't need the money" while also pointing out the risk that players would put themselves in.
Jaffer also named Gavaskar the captain of the team which includes the legendary Sachin Tendulkar among others.
Pujara joined skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Kedar Jadhav, who are among the current set of cricketers to make significant contributions.Among former players, Sachin Tendulkar is among the most notable contributors.
Top performers of the team are awarded the business class tickets along with the coaching staff members unlike every member of the team owing to the limited number of business class tickets. But Dhoni, despite it being a reward, gives up his luxury to be with the TV crew members.
The ICA chief Ashok Malhotra had said that Indian cricketers will have to take pay-cut due to the sports events being suspended.
Hogg's team, barring the two extras comprises four from West Indies, two apiece from Pakistan, England and India and one from Australia. And from the two others, both are from West Indies.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has made a concerning statement on the international future of MS Dhoni.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar slammed a BCCI official after it was suggested that IPL would turn into Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy without the presence of foreign players.
VVS Laxman and Sunil Gavaskar said as long as it is not risky for players and officials then the IPL should be played in empty stands.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to ponder on the possibility of a new T20 tournament in India.
Sunil Gavaskar added that with the U-19 World Cup also underway in South Africa, the Ranji teams are deprived of their promising players also as they strive to make it to the knockouts.
Gavaskar feels India should go with Pant as they need a finisher at No.6 while also providing a left-hand option in the middle order.
Bapu Nadkarni played 41 Test matches for India and was best known for his parsimonious left-arm spin bowling and ability to get maiden overs at will, including 21 consecutive ones against England in a Test match in Madras (now Chennai).
In the past few weeks, there had been multiple protests, first at the Jamia Milia University against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and then due to violence by a masked attckers at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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