Gavaskar firmly conveyed a resolute message to former cricketers from other nations who often provide unsolicited commentary on Indian cricket.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh launched a scathing attack on overseas cricketers for incessantly sharing their opinions on Indian cricket. The reason behind such a strong reaction from these esteemed figures of Indian cricket remains unclear, but it seems to have stemmed from a former cricketer's criticism of India's captaincy under Rohit Sharma.
In a powerful statement directed towards former cricketers from other nations who frequently comment on India's team composition, selection, batting order, and other aspects, Gavaskar firmly stated that India does not require their advice.
"You have a South African saying 'he should've been in the team'. An Australian is saying 'he should have been in the team. How is it their concern? They are not selectors for us. This happens a lot of times. Somebody is saying 'he should bat at No.3. He should bat at No.4'. I mean come on, we don't need your advice," Gavaskar, who looked visibly annoyed, said.
Harbhajan Singh, who also participated in the same show, promptly concurred with Gavaskar's viewpoint. The former Indian off-spinner highlighted that none of the ex-Indian cricketers usually offer their opinions on matters concerning England, Australia, and South Africa. Hence, it is perplexing to witness these self-proclaimed legends commenting on Team India's selection and team composition.
"I agree. 100% correct. After playing for their respective teams during their career, they are now coming and selecting Indian teams. How does this happen? This is something that amazes me. No one allows us to go to Australia or to go to England and make their team. But the so-called legends comment about India and say who should bat No.4 or No.3. Who will bowl the first bowler or the last over. Wow!" Harbhajan said.
In addition to the former cricketers and experts hailing from the participating nations of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage, we are fortunate to have the presence of renowned cricketing legends such as Matthew Hayden from Australia, Andy Flower from Zimbabwe, and Dominic Cork from England, who form an integral part of our broadcasting team. It is worth noting that this is not the first instance of such a collaboration. Former cricketers from various nations have consistently been invited to join the commentary panel for Indian series, adding a diverse and insightful perspective to the discussions. Naturally, during these series or tournaments, the majority of the focus revolves around the Indian team, given their prominence and significance in the cricketing world.
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