Virat Kohli’s retirement: Former India cricketer cites example of Sunil Gavaskar says ‘you are our knight in shining armour’ – The Times of India

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 27: Virat Kohli of India chases fields during day two of the Men’s Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu says India will need the experience…

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‘Limit was raised to accommodate MS Dhoni …’: Sunil Gavaskar urges cap on uncapped player salaries in IPL – The Times of India

MS Dhoni and Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for altering its rules to accommodate MS Dhoni as an “uncapped player” ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. In his column in Sportstar, Gavaskar raised alarm over the soaring salaries…

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‘Stupid’: Former Pakistani cricketers hit out at Sunil Gavaskar for controversial remarks on Asia Cup – The Times of India

File photo of former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. (Image: X) Former Pakistani cricketers, including World Cup-winner Javed Miandad and Basit Ali, have strongly reacted to Sunil Gavaskar‘s recent comments suggesting Pakistan’s likely absence from the upcoming Asia Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka due to political tensions between the nations.The situation has escalated following…

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Sunil Gavaskar’s playful moments with IPL robot dog Champak go viral – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar’s playful moments with IPL robot dog Champak (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A new video from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is spreading quickly online. It shows cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar enjoying a light moment with the Indian Premier League’s new robot dog, named Champak. The scene took place on Thursday evening ahead of the IPL…

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‘For the last 78 years … ‘: Sunil Gavaskar’s emotional outburst on Live TV over Pahalgam terror attack – The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar strongly condemned the masterminds behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack during a live broadcast ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Known for his candid commentary, Gavaskar appeared visibly upset…

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‘Either Babar Azam has an ego issue or is too shy to seek advice from his seniors’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has suggested that Babar Azam, currently struggling with form, might be either too egotistical or too shy to seek advice from experienced players. Zaheer, who scored 100 first-class centuries, emphasised the importance of Babar consulting with senior players to address technical flaws in his batting.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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Sunil Gavaskar trolls Rishabh Pant with ‘stupid, stupid, stupid’ remark on live TV | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar brought back the viral “Stupid, stupid, stupid” moment on live television on Tuesday, just before the IPL 2025 showdown between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.His remark came in response to a question regarding Lucknow’s batting…

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‘Have not heard from him’: Sunil Gavaskar questions if Gautam Gambhir will go the Rahul Dravid route with prize money | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir (L) and Sunil Gavaskar (R). Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has questioned whether current coach Gautam Gambhir will follow Rahul Dravid‘s example of sharing prize money equally with support staff after India’s Champions Trophy victory.The exact amount of prize money allocated to Gambhir and the support staff remains undisclosed.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

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‘No player indispensable, not even Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma’: Sunil Gavaskar hails Team India’s depth | Cricket News – The Times of India

L-R: Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised the incredible depth of Indian cricket following the team’s unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, achieved even without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the triumph, Gavaskar made a bold claim that no individual player is…

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‘Absolute nonsense’: Jason Gillespie slams Sunil Gavaskar’s ‘India B team can beat Pakistan’ remark – The Times of India

Jason Gillespie, Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan NEW DELHI: Former Australia pacer and ex-Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie has dismissed Sunil Gavaskar‘s claim that an Indian B team could challenge and potentially defeat the current Pakistan side. Gavaskar made the remark after India’s dominant win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A…

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