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India.com
9 hours ago
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- India.com
'My batting is important for me....': Star Indian player once ignored Prime Minister due to..., his name is...
'My batting is important for me....': Star Indian player once ignored Prime Minister due to..., his name is... New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Karsan Ghavri shared a very interesting anecdote about his teammate and Indian cricket's legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar. According to Ghavri, Gavaskar considered batting not just as a game or profession, but his sadhana. For him, cricket meant concentration, dedication, and discipline. This was the reason why he did not give importance to any kind of external disturbances while coming on the field. Whether the Prime Minister was in front of him or any other big personality, Gavaskar's attention was always focused only and only on batting. This unique dedication gave him an unmatched place in the history of Indian cricket. Batting was worship Gavaskar was so dedicated to the game that batting was like worship for him. Even the presence of Prime Minister Morarji Desai could not break his concentration. Incident of Delhi Test Ghavri recalled that PM Desai came to meet the players in the Test played against Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium then now Arun Jaitley Stadium. But Gavaskar, wearing pads, sat in the dressing room and concentrated and refused to go out. Priority to the team and the game Gavaskar believed that his batting was the most important thing for the team. He said, 'My focus is on my team and batting.' As a result, he batted till the tea break and scored runs. Mention of controversial innings Ghavri also mentioned the 1975 World Cup, when Gavaskar scored only 36 runs off 174 balls. Teammates were angry, messages were sent to increase the run rate or get out, but Gavaskar remained firm. Firm despite criticism Gavaskar later gave the reason, 'I was preparing for future Tests against the English bowlers.' The atmosphere in the dressing room turned bad, but he clearly said, 'Leave me alone.' Unmatched aura Gavaskar's career from 1971 to 1987 shows that he played his own way no matter what. His integrity, dedication, and perseverance made him a champion of Indian cricket.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Untold tale: Sunil Gavaskar 'could get away with murder', once snubbed the Prime Minister - Ex-teammate
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Media member and former Indian cpatain, Sunil Gavaskar speaks during day four of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 03, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Former India cricketer Karsan Ghavri shared a few interesting facts about his ex-teammate Sunil Gavaskar and explained why the legendary India batter's aura will remain unmatched in Indian cricket . Ghavri said once the Indian team was playing a Test match against Australia at the then Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi. On the day of the game, former Prime Minister Morarji Desai was scheduled to meet players from both sides. However, Mr. Desai arrived 10 minutes late, and by then the toss had already taken place, with India set to bat first. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Sunil Gavaskar was all set. Padded up. He was sitting in the dressing room and concentrating," Ghavri told Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel. "Raj Singh Dungarpur was there, and in the meantime, he was concentrating. Sunil was about to go out and bat in a few minutes. Raj Singh said, 'Come on, everyone. The Prime Minister is here. The introduction will take place. It will take just 2-3 minutes.' "Everybody went out, but Sunil said, 'I am not coming.' He said, 'Let me concentrate. My batting is important for me and my team.' They left him alone. Poll Which aspect of Sunil Gavaskar's career do you find most impressive? His dedication to batting. His ability to remain unfazed under pressure. His consistency over the years. "Sunil batted till tea, and scored some runs also. At the end of the day's play, we didn't know that the PM had come to the dressing room only to meet Gavaskar. "This is how Sunil Gavaskar, in his prime, right from 1971 to 1987, was always a champion. He could get away with murder." The former Indian pacer recalled a few incidents to illustrate how Sunil Gavaskar often had his way, no matter the circumstances. One of the most infamous examples came during the 1975 World Cup, when Gavaskar played a painfully slow innings of 36 runs off 174 balls. The knock left his teammates in the dressing room frustrated, yet the Little Master remained unmoved and stuck to his approach. "We, as Indian cricketers, did not know how to play one-day cricket. In the first match, England scored 334, but when we came to bat, Sunil played out all 60 overs in that particular match," Ghavri said. "So many times, messages were sent, asking him to either accelerate or get out, trying to pick up the pace. But Sunil Gavaskar was Sunil Gavaskar in the 1970s. "He wouldn't listen to anyone. He just played out Tony Greig, Geoff Arnold, Chris Old and Bob Willis. The reason he gave after the match was, 'I was facing these guys, practising against them for the Test matches in the future.' "There was turmoil in the dressing room. When our manager asked him, Gavaskar said, 'Leave me alone'," Ghavri added. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
15 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'Could Get Away With Murder': Karsan Ghavri Makes Bold Statement About Sunil Gavaskar
Last Updated: Karsan Ghavri has discussed Sunil Gavaskar's stubbornness, citing his slow 1975 World Cup innings and refusal to meet the Indian PM during his playing days. Former India all-rounder Karsan Ghavri has said that Sunil Gavaskar was a very stubborn and adamant individual during his playing days and he would bat in his way, no matter what the message from the dressing room was and could even 'get away with murder'. As Ghavri recalled, Gavaskar always did things on his terms; that is how powerful he was. One of the most infamous chapters of the latter's career was his slow innings of 36 off 174 deliveries in the maiden edition of the World Cup in 1975. 'We, as Indian cricketers, didn't know how to play ODIs. In the first match, England scored 334, but when we came to bat, Sunil played out all 60 overs in that particular match. So many times, messages were sent, asking him to either accelerate or get out, trying to pick the pace," Ghavri said while speaking on Vickey Lalwani's podcast. 'But Sunil Gavaskar was Sunil Gavaskar in the 1970s. He wouldn't listen to anyone. He just played out Tony Grieg, Geoff Arnold, Chris Old and Bob Willis. The reason he gave after the match was, 'I was facing these guys, practising against them for the Tests in the future," Ghavri said. 'There was turmoil in the dressing room. When our manager asked him, Gavaskar said 'Leave me alone," Ghavri added. The former India all-rounder went on to share another anecdote about when Gavaskar refused to answer the Indian Prime Minister. The Indian team was playing a Test against Australia at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi. On the day of the game, Morarji Desai was to meet the players of both sides. 'Sunil Gavaskar was all set. Padded up. He was sitting in the dressing room and concentrating. Raj Singh Dungarpur was there and in the meantime, he was concentrating. Sunil was about to go out and bat in a few minutes," Ghavri said. 'Raj Singh said, 'Come on, everyone. The Prime Minister is here. The introduction will take place. It will take just 2-3 minutes.' Everybody went out, but Sunil said, 'I am not coming," Ghavri added. 'Sunil batted till tea and scored some runs also. At the end of the day's play, we didn't know that the PM had come to the dressing room only to meet Gavaskar. This is how Sunil Gavaskar, in his prime, right from 1971 to 1987, was always a champion. He could get away with murder," Ghavri said. First Published: News cricket 'Could Get Away With Murder': Karsan Ghavri Makes Bold Statement About Sunil Gavaskar Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
"Should've Said No": Sachin Tendulkar Slammed By India Great On Renaming Of Pataudi Trophy
The five-match Test series between India and England ended in a 2-2 draw, giving fans a memorable cricketing action. This series, which was Shubman Gill 's first stint as India's Test captain, was renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy from the iconic Patuadi Trophy. This move grabbed everyone's attention as many fans and former cricketers raised their voices and stated that it was an insult to the great Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. However, the series was still renamed in the honour of former England pacer James Anderson and India great Sachin Tendulkar. Recently, India great Karsan Ghavri slammed the BCCI and even Sachin for not taking a firm stand against the change of the series name. He even name dropped Sunil Gavaskar and stated that if the name of Border-Gavaskar would have been changed then the former opener "would have shake the whole India". "That is very wrong. Number one, the Australia-West Indies series is always called the Frank Worrell Trophy. The India-Australia Trophy is always called the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. If its name changed, Gavaskar poore India ko hila ke rakh dega (Gavaskar will shake the whole of India)," Ghavri told Vicky Lalwani on the latter's YouTube channel. "The BCCI should've put its foot down with the MCC and the ECB. Tiger's name shouldn't have been removed," he added. Ghavri then went on to criticise Sachin for not "putting his foot down" and not honouring the stature of Pataudi. "In the same context, when it came to Sachin Tendulkar, that this trophy would be changed, and this trophy would be named after you and Anderson, Sachin should've said no. Objection is different," said Ghavri. "In the first place, you should've put your foot down and should've said 'No, I don't want to use my name because Tiger Pataudi's name is already there. He's a legend of Indian cricket. If you want to give medals, use our name. Trophy's name should remain the same'. First of all, this question should've never been raised. You're degrading somebody of a great stature," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Gavaskar poore India ko hila ke rakh dega': Ex-India pacer on Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy name change
Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson (Image credit: England Cricket) Former India all-rounder Karsan Ghavri has criticised Sachin Tendulkar and the BCCI for allowing the historic Pataudi Trophy to be renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which was first contested between India and England in July-August this year ending in a 2-2 draw. Ghavri expressed strong disapproval of the name change, calling it disrespectful to Tiger Pataudi's legacy in Indian cricket. Ghavri highlighted how other prestigious bilateral cricket trophies have maintained their historic names. Sachin Tendulkar Honoured at Lord's "That is very wrong. Number one, the Australia-West Indies series is always called the Frank Worrell Trophy. The India-Australia Trophy is always called the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. If its name changed, Gavaskar poore India ko hila ke rakh dega (Gavaskar will create a lot of noise)," Ghavri stated in a conversation with Vicky Lalwani on YouTube. The former cricketer placed significant responsibility on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not opposing the decision more firmly in discussions with the MCC and ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board). "The BCCI should've put its foot down with the MCC and the ECB. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like SRM Online MBA: Accredited & Flexible SRM Online Enquire Now Undo Tiger's name shouldn't have been removed," Ghavri stressed. While acknowledging that Tendulkar did initially object to the renaming, Ghavri felt the cricket legend should have taken a stronger stance against the change. "In the same context, when it came to Sachin Tendulkar, that this trophy would be changed, and this trophy would be named after you and Anderson, Sachin should've said no. Objection is different," Ghavri remarked. Poll Do you agree with Karsan Ghavri's criticism of the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy? Yes, it's disrespectful to Pataudi's legacy. No, it's a fitting tribute to Tendulkar. Not sure, need more information. Ghavri, who played 39 Tests for India, suggested an alternative approach that could have preserved Pataudi's legacy while still honouring Tendulkar and Anderson. "In the first place, you should've put your foot down and should've said 'No, I don't want to use my name because Tiger Pataudi's name is already there. He's a legend of Indian cricket. If you want to give medals, use our name. Trophy's name should remain the same'," he stated. The former all-rounder expressed particular concern about the implications of the name change for Pataudi's status in Indian cricket history. "First of all, this question should've never been raised. You're degrading somebody of a great stature," Ghavri declared. The inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series demonstrated high-quality cricket from both teams, with India's Shubman Gill scoring 754 runs across five Tests in his first series as captain. Mohammed Siraj led the Indian bowling attack effectively during the series, claiming 23 wickets in nine innings, the highest among all bowlers. The series ultimately concluded with both teams sharing honours in a 2-2 draw, marking the first contest under the new trophy name that had replaced the long-standing Pataudi Trophy. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
