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Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar lauded Team India's clinical seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan, praising KL Rahul's selfless batting over personal milestones, while earmarking young talents Nitish Kumar Reddy and debutant Gurnoor Brar as massive future assets for the squad

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for calming dressing-room nerves by handling an unpredictable morning pitch on Day 1, laying the perfect foundation for India's dominant score against Afghanistan in the one-off Test

Sunil Gavaskar criticised Rajasthan Royals for handing Donovan Ferreira the 18th over in a crucial IPL match, calling it a “suicidal move”. He also praised Mitchell Starc’s decisive spell, discussed Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes and doubted MS Dhoni’s return for CSK.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Virat Kohli’s match-winning century against Kolkata Knight Riders, saying the RCB batter continues to prove his greatness despite the rise of younger stars. Gavaskar also criticised KKR’s dropped catch, calling it a costly mistake against a player like Kohli.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru eliminated Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in IPL 2026. Sunil Gavaskar backed Punjab Kings and RCB as his finalists, while suggesting teams give youngsters opportunities and warning against complacency in the crucial race to the playoffs.

Sunil Gavaskar said IPL teams now believe no total is out of reach after multiple 200-plus chases, including 260-plus. Speaking after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Punjab Kings, he praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting and match awareness.

Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen dissected the final over drama in Delhi Capitals’ close IPL clash against Gujarat Titans, while Rashid Khan shared insights on his line and length adjustments, explaining how a small tweak helped secure the Titans’ thrilling victory.

India’s historic back-to-back T20 World Cup victory has drawn praise from cricketing legends and current stars alike. Sunil Gavaskar hailed the achievement as the greatest moment in Indian cricket, highlighting Sanju Samson’s redemption arc and the immense pressure of global tournaments.

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 in Kolkata against the West Indies propelled India into the T20 World Cup semifinal. Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Samson’s resilience and sincerity, noting that his performance lifted the spirits of fans and teammates alike.

Cricket experts Abhishek Nayar, Sunil Gavaskar and Waqar Younis lauded India’s superior preparation and partnerships against Pakistan, while blaming tactical errors and delayed bowling changes for Pakistan’s defeat in the high-voltage clash.

Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh have urged the ICC to take legal action against Pakistan for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India. Gavaskar predicted a possible U-turn, while Harbhajan said the decision could impact the entire tournament

Suryakumar Yadav struck back-to-back fifties against New Zealand, rediscovering his touch ahead of the T20 World Cup. Experts Sunil Gavaskar and Aakash Chopra hailed his confidence and adaptability, noting his ability to handle pacers and spinners with calculated aggression

Sunil Gavaskar said India’s series win over New Zealand is only an appetiser ahead of the T20 World Cup, praising the team’s depth, confidence and preparation while backing Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to play key roles.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli’s temperament and adaptability despite his century going in vain in the ODI series decider against New Zealand, saying the star batter plays according to situations rather than being bound by expectations or image.

Sunil Gavaskar expressed surprise at New Zealand’s ease in chasing nearly 300 against India in the second ODI at Rajkot, crediting the 150-plus partnership between Will Young and Daryl Mitchell. Gavaskar praised Mitchell’s fitness and commitment, while Simon Doull highlighted his confidence against spin and aggressive stroke play.

The Delhi High Court directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days on Sunil Gavaskar’s plea to protect his personality rights, treating his suit as a complaint under IT Rules, 2021. Gavaskar seeks removal of unauthorised online use of his name and likeness

Sunil Gavaskar termed South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word ‘grovel’ as ill-advised. He highlighted India’s role in South Africa’s cricket re-entry, stressed the positive ties between the two nations, and urged Conrad to clarify his remark

Sunil Gavaskar defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the Test series loss to South Africa, saying coaches can only prepare teams but players must deliver. R Ashwin also backed Gambhir, stressing players should take responsibility instead of blaming the coach

Legendary cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird, aged 92, passed away. Known for his accuracy, humour, and memorable on-field moments, Bird officiated 66 Tests and 69 ODIs and remained a beloved figure in cricket even after retirement

Cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have backed Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership ahead of the 2025 T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. India begin their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10 before taking on Pakistan and Oman.