NEW DELHI: Legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has taken a dig on the double requirements in pitch criticism, significantly concentrating on international locations within the ‘SENA’ (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) area.
Gavaskar’s feedback come within the aftermath of the second Check between South Africa and India in Cape City, which concluded inside 5 periods, making it the shortest Check match in historical past.
The pitch at Newlands confronted scrutiny as South Africa collapsed for simply 55 within the first innings, adopted by India shedding their final six wickets with out including any runs to their complete. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and South Africa’s batting coach Ashwell Prince criticized the pitch situations in press conferences, with Rohit highlighting the perceived double requirements in pitch criticism between SENA international locations and subcontinent decks.
In his column for Mid-day, Gavaskar expressed his views on the justifications made for pitches just like the one in Cape City. He wrote, “These sort of excuses that the curator obtained it incorrect is typical of the SENA international locations.”
Gavaskar referenced India’s Check sequence in opposition to Australia final yr, the place criticism was directed at Indian curators for making ready dry pitches. He identified the disparity in how such conditions are portrayed, stating, “When our curators make a dry pitch then it is ‘chicanery,’ as a former Australian skipper stated final yr after the Aussies had been walloped within the first two Check matches. So our groundsmen do it intentionally, however their groundsmen simply get it incorrect.”
Gavaskar additionally turned his consideration to England’s upcoming tour of India, predicting a barrage of criticism from the English media. He launched a scathing assault, stating, “In about three weeks’ time, one other Check sequence begins with a rustic that has the largest whingeing and moaning media in sport. Something that does not swimsuit their workforce might be criticized, and allegations will fly thick and quick.”
The primary Check between India and England is scheduled to happen from January 25 on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Hyderabad.
Gavaskar’s feedback come within the aftermath of the second Check between South Africa and India in Cape City, which concluded inside 5 periods, making it the shortest Check match in historical past.
The pitch at Newlands confronted scrutiny as South Africa collapsed for simply 55 within the first innings, adopted by India shedding their final six wickets with out including any runs to their complete. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and South Africa’s batting coach Ashwell Prince criticized the pitch situations in press conferences, with Rohit highlighting the perceived double requirements in pitch criticism between SENA international locations and subcontinent decks.
In his column for Mid-day, Gavaskar expressed his views on the justifications made for pitches just like the one in Cape City. He wrote, “These sort of excuses that the curator obtained it incorrect is typical of the SENA international locations.”
Gavaskar referenced India’s Check sequence in opposition to Australia final yr, the place criticism was directed at Indian curators for making ready dry pitches. He identified the disparity in how such conditions are portrayed, stating, “When our curators make a dry pitch then it is ‘chicanery,’ as a former Australian skipper stated final yr after the Aussies had been walloped within the first two Check matches. So our groundsmen do it intentionally, however their groundsmen simply get it incorrect.”
Gavaskar additionally turned his consideration to England’s upcoming tour of India, predicting a barrage of criticism from the English media. He launched a scathing assault, stating, “In about three weeks’ time, one other Check sequence begins with a rustic that has the largest whingeing and moaning media in sport. Something that does not swimsuit their workforce might be criticized, and allegations will fly thick and quick.”
The primary Check between India and England is scheduled to happen from January 25 on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Hyderabad.
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