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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Gavaskar exposes ECB snub of Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson at trophy ceremony with shock twist: 'Same as Australia?'
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar took a dig at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation at The Oval at the end of the gruelling five-Test series. In a shocking revelation, Gavaskar said that both the retired cricketers were present in England, but were not present for the ceremony. India's Sachin Tendulkar and England's James Anderson were absent from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation at The Oval(ECB) The series ended in a 2-2 draw after the Shubman Gill-led young Indian side pulled off a magnificent six-run heist in London. However, neither Sachin nor Anderson was present to hand over the trophy to England captain Ben Stokes and Gill. ECB, too, remained mum on the issue. Taking to his column in Sportstar, Gavaskar questioned the logic behind their absence from the ceremony despite their being in the country. The India batting legend speculated as he drew a similarity to the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, where Australia's Allan Border was asked to present the trophy while Cricket Australia ignored him despite his presence at the venue for broadcasting duties. Gavaskar reckoned that Sachin and Anderson were probably not contacted because the series had ended in a draw. "This was the first-ever series named after Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson, two of cricket's greatest legends. One would have expected both to be present to give the trophy to the two captains, especially since the series ended in a draw. To the best of one's knowledge, both were in England at the time. So, were they simply not invited? Or was this similar to what happened in Australia earlier this year, when only Allan Border was asked to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy because Australia had won the series? Since this England series was drawn, perhaps neither was asked to attend the presentation," he wrote. Gavaskar also highlighted that none from the Pataudi family was present to hand over the Pataudi medal. He further said the concept itself was flawed, as a drawn series meant the medal couldn't be presented, and suggested it should instead go to the Man of the Series rather than the winning team's captain. "Mostly around the world, administrators are brought in to ensure profits and are quite good at it, but they may not have much knowledge about the history of the sport they are presiding over. So, these little gestures are not in their scheme of things. Nobody from the Pataudi family was there either, for the Pataudi medal, which was to be presented to the winning team's captain. The drawn series showed how silly this idea was of trying to make up to the Pataudis by retiring the trophy named after them. Every time the series is drawn, the medal can't be presented, can it? Wouldn't it be better, therefore, to have the medal for the Man of the Series than give it to the winning team's captain? And what if the captain himself has had an ordinary series and had little impact on the result? If there had been a result and the Pataudi medal had to be given to the Man of the Series, it would have been a tough choice, for both skippers were simply outstanding." For the unversed, the ECB retired the Pataudi Trophy, renaming it after Sachin and Anderson. India had won it only once — in 2007 — when Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi himself handed it to then-captain Rahul Dravid.
Hans India
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Probably Root should be Man of the Series: Brook
London: Star England batter Harry Brook disagreed with India coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to name him as Player of the Series, saying the honour should have gone to Joe Root for his prolific run in the five-Test series. With the series ending 2-2, each team's coach selected one player from the opposition for the Player of the Series award. While England head coach Brendon McCullum picked India captain Shubman Gill, Gambhir chose Brook as England's standout performer. Brook played a destructive innings of 111 off 98 balls on the fourth day of the final Test, putting England on the brink of a record chase before the visitors collapsed, losing seven wickets for 66 runs to concede the match. 'I didn't score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series—and Man of the Summer again, like he has been for many years,' Brook told the BBC. 'I think we're in a great place. Obviously, it has been an awesome series. 2-2, I didn't think it was going to be like this, to be honest.' While Brook scored 481 runs at an average of 53.44, Root amassed 537 runs at an average of 67.12 across nine innings in the five-match series.
NDTV
06-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Harry Brook Baffled By Gautam Gambhir's Player Of The Series Pick, Says This Star Deserved Honour
Two Player of the Series awards were given - one by each head coach - as the 5-match Test series between India and England concluded at the Kennington Oval on Monday. While Brendon McCullum named Shubman Gill as his pick, though he wanted to change it to Mohammed Siraj after the pacer's fiery spell on Day 5, India head coach Gautam Gambhir named Harry Brook as his choice. However, Brook isn't in agreement with Gambhir on the pick, saying Joe Root deserved the honour more. "I didn't score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series or Man of the Summer," Brook said. "He has been for many years." Root finished the series with 537 runs to his name, emerging as the top-scoring batter for his side, only behind India's Gill in the overall list. Brook, in comparison, scored 481 runs, slotting in at the No. 5 spot in the overall list and second among England batters. Yet, Gambhir felt the Brook was worthy of the Player of the Series award. When Brook and Root were batting in the middle on Day 4 of the 5th Test, it looked like the series was in England's grasp. But, the duo's dismissal flipped the situation dramatically in India's favour. "My thought process was just to try and hit as many runs as quick as possible," he said at the post-match presentation. "The game's done if we need 40 runs with me and Rooty in there. If I get out there, the game's still done. Obviously, it didn't work." Speaking to BBC Test Match Special, Brook added: "At the time, I was very confident. If I'd got a quick 30 in the next couple of overs, then the game is done. That was my thought process. I always try and take the game on and put them under pressure... I wish I was there at the end." — CG (@CG__Media) August 5, 2025 "I've played all right," he said. "I could have won that game yesterday, which is devastating, but I'm just happy to contribute to as many games as I can." "My first game is on Thursday, so it's a fairly quick turnaround," he said. "There's a lot of cricket to be played... hopefully, everybody stays fit and we'll be raring to go."
India.com
06-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Brook Went For The Glory Shot And Perished: AUS Legend Reveals The Turning Point Of Oval Test
Former India head coach Greg Chappell has criticised England batter Harry Brook for what he described as a 'reckless' dismissal during the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. Brook had played a blistering knock of 111 runs from 98 balls but lost his wicket attempting an unnecessary big shot. His dismissal broke a crucial 195-run partnership with Joe Root and allowed India to claw back into the contest. At that stage, England were comfortably placed at 301/4, well on course to chase down the 374-run target. However, Brook's wicket shifted momentum, and India capitalised by taking the remaining six wickets for just 66 runs. The hosts ultimately fell short by six runs, resulting in the series ending 2-2. "England's own journey in this series presents a cautionary subplot - one embodied by the brilliant but mercurial Harry Brook, whose virtues I have extolled publicly before," Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. "He has time, range, confidence, and that rare gift of making batting look effortless. But cricket, particularly Test cricket, is not just about shot-making. It's about judgement. About recognising when the moment demands attack - and when it demands restraint," he added. Chappell also expressed concerns over England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach. While he acknowledged the impact it has had on rejuvenating the team, he pointed out the dangers it poses in high-pressure moments. "Brook's dismissal at The Oval, with the game finely poised, was symptomatic of the conundrum that is facing the England setup. The 'Bazball' philosophy – of fearless, attacking cricket – has revitalised their Test side. But it cannot become an excuse to avoid doing the hard yards. All England needed was for one batter to hold his nerve. To absorb pressure. Brook went for the glory shot and perished," he wrote. "There's nothing wrong with positivity. But positive cricket doesn't mean reckless cricket. It means confident, calculated risk-taking." Chappell stated that adopting a more measured approach during tough phases could help Brook become a worthy successor to Joe Root. Brook is emerging, and he will learn. But to become the match-winner England need, he must embrace the grind along with the glamour. Root didn't become England's most prolific batter by always playing pretty strokes. He earned it with grit. Brook will need to do the same if he is to fulfil his vast potential," Chappell further wrote. Harry Brook was chosen as England's Man of the Series by Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir. On the Other Hand Brendon McCullum chose Shubman Gill as India's Man of the Series. England will now shift their attention to white-ball cricket. They are scheduled to host South Africa for a three-match ODI series starting September 2, followed by a three-match T20I series beginning September 10. Their next Test challenge will be the Ashes in Australia, a five-match series set to begin on November 21.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Harry Brook disagrees with Gautam Gambhir: 'Didn't score as many runs ...'
Harry Brook and Gautam Gambhir Star England batter Harry Brook has respectfully disagreed with India head coach Gautam Gambhir 's decision to name him Player of the Series, insisting that Joe Root was more deserving of the honour after a stellar performance across the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The tightly contested series ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams registering memorable wins. In line with tradition, each coach picked a Player of the Series from the opposition side. While England coach Brendon McCullum picked Shubman Gill for his leadership and 754 runs, Gambhir named Brook as England's standout performer. Inside The Oval: An Exclusive Tour of the Stadium Where India Played the Final Test Brook, who played a breathtaking innings of 111 off 98 balls on Day 4 of the final Test at The Oval, nearly helped England pull off a record chase before India snatched a dramatic six-run victory. Despite finishing the series with 481 runs at an average of 53.44, Brook felt Root's consistent brilliance deserved more recognition. "I didn't score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series — and Man of the Summer again, like he has been for many years," Brook told the BBC. Root, who also scored a hundred at The Oval, was dismissed soon after Brook in the final innings, but ended the series as England's highest run-getter with 537 runs at an average of 67.12. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Reflecting on the fiercely fought series, Brook added: "I think we're in a great place. Obviously, it has been an awesome series. 2-2 — I didn't think it was going to be like this, to be honest." Brook's humility and Root's enduring class once again underlined the depth of England's batting, even as India matched them blow for blow in a thrilling five-Test battle. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
