‘You’re a harsh man, Sunny’ – Matthew Hayden’s response to Sunil Gavaskar’s stinging remark on Shubman Gill

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Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar made a stinging comment on Shubman Gill throughout India’s third Check outing in opposition to Australia within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 2 heavyweights have locked horns within the third of the four-match collection being performed on the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Rohit Sharma and Co. have gotten off to a shaky begin, having misplaced greater than half their aspect in beneath 90 runs. Some of the talked about factors main into the competition was the inclusion of Gill within the enjoying XI after KL Rahul’s dismal outing within the first two clashes.

In the course of the seventh over of the innings, Gill harm himself as he picked up a nasty blow close to the stomach whereas taking a fast single. The opener taking just a little breather as he referred to as the physio. Nevertheless, the act appeared to have ticked off Gavaskar, who was on commentary alongside Matthew Hayden. Gavaskar minced no phrases as he instantly handed on an evaluation on the opener for taking the break.

“We’re seeing just a little little bit of restore work for Shubman Gill. He had dived to make his crease however I let you know what. This might have waited. This might have waited until the tip of the over. There’s a quick bowler who’s bowling – he has bowled 4 deliverires; it is scorching – and you’ve got given him a breather. Sure, you’re harm however wait for two extra deliveries. Look ahead to the over to complete and get handled. You are on the non- Striker’s finish, you are not on the striker’s finish. Easy issues could make a distinction,” Gavaskar mentioned.

In response, Matthew Hayden opined that the statements by Gavaskar had been too “harsh”.

“You are a harsh man, Sunny. That is an actual stinger,” Hayden responded.

“Sure, it’s however pay attention you’re enjoying in your nation. Simply 2 extra deliveries. You are on the non-striker’s. I can perceive should you’re taking strike and you have got that discomfort. And he is executed that after 2 deliveries,” Gavaskar remained agency on his stance.

Gill managed to get 21 runs off 18 balls after Matthew Kuhnemann’s ball turned away simply sufficient to take his exterior edge. India went 84/7 at lunch, and it stays to be seen how the house aspect bounces again after a poor begin.