Shubman Gill's exceptional batting form continued as he scored 154, leading India to a 170-run victory and clinching the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill's performance also drew praise for its positive impact on his captaincy.
Sunil Gavaskar lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy's growing importance to India's ODI team, citing his crucial wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and all-round abilities. Reddy's yorker dismissed Gurbaz, shifting momentum in India's win over Afghanistan.
Sunil Gavaskar has defended the IPL and BCCI against criticism from former players, arguing that overseas boards benefit financially from player contracts. He highlighted the IPL's unique contribution by sharing revenue with foreign boards, unlike other T20 leagues.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs. He revealed his father inspired him by sharing stories of Sunil Gavaskar, who famously faced fearsome fast bowlers without a helmet.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner with 776 runs, revealed his father's inspiration from Sunil Gavaskar's stories. Sooryavanshi won five major awards, including Emerging Player and Super Striker.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with humility by seeking blessings from Sunil Gavaskar before starring in Rajasthan Royals' 47-run IPL win over Sunrisers Hyderabad with a record-breaking 97 off 29 deliveries.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism for using the 'F' word in a post-match interview after his team's loss to Rajasthan Royals. While many slammed him, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Pant, suggesting broadcasters give losing captains more time to recover before interviews.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism for using the 'F' word in a post-match interview after his team's loss to Rajasthan Royals. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Pant, suggesting broadcasters should allow losing captains more time to compose themselves before interviews.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's decision to give Donovan Ferreira the 18th over against Delhi Capitals, calling it a 'suicidal move' that cost them the match. Ferreira conceded 16 runs in his only over.
Sunil Gavaskar has dismissed speculation about MS Dhoni returning for Chennai Super Kings' final home IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, citing Dhoni's year-long absence from competitive cricket and the risk involved in a must-win match.
Virat Kohli's 9th IPL century, a record-breaking feat, led RCB to a 193-run chase against KKR, solidifying his legacy in T20 cricket and proving the 'old generation' remains dominant despite the rise of 'Gen Next'.
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is concerned about the game's increasing tilt towards batters, especially in T20s. He highlights shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions, and powerful bats as key issues. Gavaskar specifically advocates for a more lenient wide bouncer rule, arguing bowlers are unfairly penalized. He urges the ICC Cricket Committee to consider measures to restore balance for the bowling fraternity.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is concerned about the game's increasing tilt towards batters, especially in T20s. He highlights shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions, and powerful bats as key issues. Gavaskar specifically advocates for a more lenient wide bouncer rule, arguing bowlers are unfairly penalized. He urges the ICC Cricket Committee to consider measures to restore balance for the bowling fraternity.
Jasprit Bumrah’s trademark slower ball has struggled in IPL 2026, conceding 74 runs from 46 deliveries without taking a wicket. Bumrah has managed only three wickets in 10 matches, with critics like Sunil Gavaskar pointing to declining pace, inconsistent lengths and overuse of variations. Gavaskar believes Bumrah is overcomplicating his bowling but expects him to regain form soon.
Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma's form could significantly impact the IPL 2026 playoff race. Sharma's explosive 84 against LSG showcased a renewed focus on batting deeper and leaving a bigger impact, potentially derailing multiple teams' qualification hopes. Gavaskar also noted Jasprit Bumrah's struggles, advising a return to basics.
Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma's form could significantly impact the IPL 2026 playoff race. Sharma's explosive 84 against LSG showcased a renewed focus on batting deeper and leaving a bigger impact, potentially derailing multiple teams' qualification hopes. Gavaskar also noted Jasprit Bumrah's struggles, advising a return to basics.
Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma's form could significantly impact the IPL 2026 playoff race. Sharma's explosive 84 against LSG showcased a renewed focus on batting deeper and leaving a bigger impact, potentially derailing multiple teams' qualification hopes. Gavaskar also noted Jasprit Bumrah's struggles, advising a return to basics.
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a difficult IPL 2026 season, having taken only three wickets in ten matches, contributing to Mumbai Indians' struggles. Despite a recent win, Bumrah's performance against Lucknow Super Giants, including multiple no-balls, drew criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's partnership secured Mumbai's victory.
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a difficult IPL 2026 season, having taken only three wickets in ten matches, contributing to Mumbai Indians' struggles. Despite a recent win, Bumrah's performance against Lucknow Super Giants, including multiple no-balls, drew criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's partnership secured Mumbai's victory.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, has taken IPL 2026 by storm with 404 runs in 10 matches including a century and two fifties. Kapil Dev declined to comment on the teenage sensation, saying commentators who follow the game more closely are better placed to judge. Sooryavanshi's performances have sparked discussions about a possible India call-up for the T20I series against Ireland and England later this year.
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern about IPL matches consistently exceeding the expected three-hour duration, sometimes crossing four hours. He attributes the slowdown to excessive on-field activity, including reserve players and support staff frequently entering the field during play, even for minor tasks like handing drinks. Gavaskar has proposed stricter rules limiting ground access to only two reserve players carrying drinks and two coaching staff members, and reducing batter preparation time from two minutes to one.
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the increasing duration of IPL matches, which frequently exceed three hours and sometimes stretch beyond four. He attributes the slowdown to excessive on-field personnel, including reserve players and support staff entering during play for minor tasks like handing water bottles. Gavaskar urges BCCI to enforce stricter rules, limiting field access to only two players carrying drinks and two coaching staff members, while reducing batter preparation time from two minutes to one.
