Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has once again highlighted the discrepancies in the treatment of cricketing nations, particularly England and Australia, often termed the ‘Old Powers’. Gavaskar, known for defending Indian cricket against unjust criticism, pointed out the biased scrutiny faced by India whenever foreign teams tour the country.
The recent focus has been on the disparity in pitch conditions. Gavaskar supported India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, who defended India’s stance on pitch criticism. Following the challenging South African tour, where pitches favored fast bowlers and resulted in a swift Test match, Rohit Sharma retaliated, expressing his acceptance of such conditions abroad but emphasized the need for fairness when pitches start favoring spin in India.
Gavaskar applauded Rohit’s stance, asserting that the Indian skipper was justified in his remarks. He anticipates that pitches will continue to dominate discussions when England tours India for a five-match Test series starting January 25. Gavaskar highlighted the consistent agenda of questioning Indian pitches by the ‘Old Powers’, emphasizing their efforts to denigrate India in cricketing circles.
Recalling the previous England tour of India, Gavaskar highlighted the heavy criticism faced by the hosts for the pitch surfaces, especially during the second Test. Despite the controversy, India managed to turn the series in their favor and clinch a 3-1 victory after losing the first Test.
Renowned cricket figure Sunil Gavaskar has once again drawn attention to the perceived biases within cricketing nations, particularly England and Australia, often dubbed the ‘Old Powers’. Gavaskar, well-known for staunchly defending Indian cricket against undue criticism, highlighted the evident double standards faced by India when hosting foreign teams.
The recent focal point has been the disparity in pitch conditions. Gavaskar stood by India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, who defended the team’s stance on pitch criticisms. Following a challenging tour of South Africa, where the pitches greatly favored fast bowlers and led to a swift Test match, Rohit Sharma responded by accepting such conditions abroad but underlined the necessity for fairness when pitches start to favor spin in India.
Gavaskar commended Rohit’s standpoint, asserting that the Indian skipper’s remarks were well-founded. He anticipates that pitches will continue to dominate discussions as England gears up for a five-match Test series in India, set to commence on January 25. Gavaskar emphasized the persistent agenda of questioning Indian pitches by the ‘Old Powers’, highlighting their consistent efforts to undermine India’s standing in cricketing realms.
Reflecting on the previous England tour of India, Gavaskar underscored the intense criticism faced by the hosts for the pitch surfaces, particularly during the second Test. Despite the controversy, India managed to turn the series in their favor, securing a 3-1 victory after a setback in the first Test.