NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar minced no phrases in slamming English media for his or her persistent criticism of Indian pitches previous to a Check collection. The previous cricketer expressed his displeasure with out holding again his phrases.
Whereas commentating on the primary day of the second Check between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, Gavaskar launched a scathing assault on a bit of the English media, labeling them as “moaners” and “crybabies” for his or her incessant complaints about Indian pitches that present spin.
The morning session on Friday featured a compilation of Ashwin’s excellent hundred from the opening Check match. When Ashwin arrived on the crease batting at quantity eight, India have been in a precarious place.
He proceeded to attain his sixth century in Check cricket, establishing a brand new file for the seventh-wicket partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed 86 runs. Collectively, they rescued India from a difficult scenario.
Following his distinctive efficiency with the bat, Ashwin additional showcased his abilities by claiming six wickets within the second innings. His all-round brilliance was instrumental in India’s emphatic 280-run victory.
Ashwin’s outstanding century at Chepauk marked his second ton on the venue. His earlier century on the identical floor got here towards England earlier this yr, when India required essential runs on a difficult Chepauk floor that supplied a big flip.
Gavaskar, whereas praising Ashwin’s distinctive efficiency, recalled the English media’s criticism of the Chepauk pitch throughout that match towards England.
“He (Ashwin) truly mentioned within the press convention you could get 100 in the event you apply your self. So he walked the speak when the moaners have been happening saying ‘you may’t bat right here’. Saying and doing all of the issues like crybabies, typical English media stuff, the place they solely speak about Indian pitches,” Gavaskar mentioned.
