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Legendary Indian cricket staff batter Sunil Gavaskar launched a scathing rant following the aspect’s sequence loss towards Australia. India misplaced the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years following the six-wicket loss within the Sydney Take a look at on Sunday. The defeat additionally meant that India had been eradicated from the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) Last race with Australia and South Africa now reserving their berths for the summit conflict. Throughout his evaluation on Star Sports activities, Gavaskar was reminded of the truth that throughout the sequence towards South Africa in 2024, he suggested the staff to make use of the home Take a look at matches to organize for the sequence towards Australia. Nonetheless, the Indian batters appeared principally underprepared on the pace-friendly pitches Down Below and Gavaskar was left emotional whereas making his level in regards to the efficiency.
“What do we know about cricket? We do not have any idea about cricket. We just say these things for the television. Who will listen to us? We just say these things. Actually, there is no point in listening to what we say. Whatever I have said even now, please just let it go over your head,” Gavaskar mentioned.
In the meantime, Jasprit Bumrah was annoyed at lacking out on bowling on the “spiciest wicket of the series,” however the premier India pacer emphasised that generally it turns into crucial for a participant to respect his physique.
Bumrah couldn’t bowl on day three when India wanted to defend a small 162-run goal on a difficult wicket.
Australia wanted simply 27 overs to overtake the goal and declare the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years as they took benefit of Bumrah’s absence.
“It was really frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, can’t fight it. Disappointing, probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series,” Bumrah mentioned, who was named Participant of the Collection for his 32 wickets within the sequence, throughout the post-match presentation.
“Felt a bit of discomfort during my second spell in the first innings and had to check it out.” Resuming day three at 141 for six, India misplaced their remaining 4 wickets for 16 runs to be all out for 157 of their second innings.
(With PTI inputs)
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