Sunil Gavaskar ON THE WRITE LINE

Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greatest openers of all time and the first batsman in history to surpass 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He also held the record for the most number of Test centuries (34) before Sachin Tendulkar overtook him. A former India captain, he was known for his technique against fast bowling. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards for his contribution to Indian cricket, he is a popular TV commentator now.

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Sunil Gavaskar: When it comes to the BCCI and Indian cricket, the knives have to be out

Adaptability: “Have you ever heard an Indian player or a former player complain about the trampoline bounce of some surfaces or the grazing area for cattle masquerading as a Test match pitch in these countries?,” asks the author.

Sunil Gavaskar: Warm-up matches would have given first-timers to Australia better chance to succeed

Sunil Gavaskar wants Team India to play some warm-up games, even if they are against State A teams like Queensland A and Victoria A.

Sunil Gavaskar: Sports fitness doesn’t depend on slim waists alone

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant staged a miraculous fightback in the first Test against New Zealand. Sadly, their efforts went in vain as India suffered an eight-wicket defeat.

Sunil Gavaskar: India’s inventive approach should be labelled ‘Gohit’ after skipper Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, has led the revolution in batting approach since taking over as captain.

Sunil Gavaskar: India fortunate to have Ashwin, Jadeja in the team

Troubleshooters-in-chief: Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja put their hands up every time India is in a spot of bother.

Sunil Gavaskar: Business of India bashing has to be countered with aggression

It’s not just the Indian crowds who are silent when their team is not doing well but crowds in every country.

Sunil Gavaskar: ICC’s dedicated Test match fund a big step forward

Right step: The Test match fund, which is expected to be in the region of US $15 million, is understood to have the backing of BCCI secretary Jay Shah and ECB chair Richard Thompson.

Sunil Gavaskar: Making excuses is where India will win gold medals every single time

Prakash Padukone has been Lakshya Sen’s childhood coach.

Sunil Gavaskar: India basking in glory of Manu’s Olympic medal and Leander, Vijay’s induction into Tennis Hall of Fame

Red-letter day: Manu Bhaker won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sunil Gavaskar on Alcaraz’s win over Djokovic and Spain’s Euro 2024 title run

Sunil Gavaskar: Spain were by far the best team in the Euros, having won all their matches, and the way they bounced back after England scored the equaliser was incredible.

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