I find everyone commenting on 36 not out of Gavaskar little realizing that that innings was played as a protest by Gavaskar as he did not favor holding a world cup for ODIs which would have sidelined Test Matches. Gavaskar and some other stalwarts formed a camp which wanted a world champion status for tests based on points, whereas it was decided to go ahead with the ODIs, hence that innings. Please get ur facts before commenting. Incidentally Gavaskar scored one of the fastest 100s of that time in 1987 WC. A technically correct batsman can always pace out his innings, unlike a slammer (for eg Dhoni)
Re: Gavaskar!!
by deetee on Jun 07, 2009 02:47 PM
idiot gopal rao, sunny gavaskar once scored a century of 94 balls against the might of the west indian attack. it is people like you who make indians look bad!
Re: Re: Re: Gavaskar!!
by Jay on Jun 07, 2009 04:43 PM
That was in a test match in 1983 when they had their best bowlers. Gavaskar started playing hooks which he had not been playing for a while. Gavaskar, as a batsman, was an epitome of correctness in batting technique. Gavaskar would have been as successful as Dravid has been in IPL. If you do not recognize the greatness of the legend, do not comment.
Re: Re: Gavaskar!!
by Gopal Rao on Jun 08, 2009 11:02 AM
Rediff team why you supporting stupid deete by not showing my message? He is your relative or what?
When Australia decides to lose, they just do that.. They have enough training laying with India joint cricket exercises and now Australians are well versed in the underplay techniques. What now matters to every player is cash and other promises from international cricket mafia for their match-fixing genius.
Re: Mumbai calling!
by Gopal Rao on Jun 07, 2009 12:39 PM
You are right. Gavaskar is old idiot. Somebody should remind him his classic 36 not out, carried bat all through the innings in 60 overs world cup match. He should stop commenting about T-20 players.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Mumbai calling!
by pattabhiraman ramesh on Jun 08, 2009 01:09 PM
do not change the topic, when we talk about cricket, talk about cricket only, no need for other vulgar words, it shows you have no defense from your side
Gavaskar: "I would think I would bat like somebody like Rohit Sharma". Next set of stalwarts to join the 'self-band' procession.
1. Atul Wassan: If I get a chance to play in T20 World Cup, I might play like Glen McGrath 2. Arun Lal: I can play like Sachin. 3. Chetan Sharma: I can play like Kapil Paji 4. Sidhu: I can play WITH Mandira Bedi.
Re: Re: WoW !!!
by Poopa on Jun 07, 2009 09:33 AM
Sanjay Manjrekar..I would have helped India score 180 with a technically correct 1.8 runs in 20 overs..
Re: SOlute to Gavaskar
by suyog on Jun 07, 2009 01:17 AM
guys, u speak on the basis of half knowledge. You have forgotton or dont even know that same Sunny scored the fastest 100 in ODI against New Zeland in 1990s.
Re: Re: SOlute to Gavaskar
by full on on Jun 07, 2009 10:14 AM
1990??????really???? gavaskar was there in the team he scored fast 100 in 1987 world cup match. get ur records rite!!!!
Re: SOlute to Gavaskar
by Sunil Talwar on Jun 06, 2009 10:57 PM
That was a historic knock.In 20-20 Gavaskar scoring 12 not out out of 20 overs... and India losing to Afganistan or Nepal.
Re: Re: SOlute to Gavaskar
by Ramanjaneyulu Gandluri on Jun 07, 2009 09:46 AM
But he would have remained not out also, there by increasing his average. Strike rate wouldn't have bothered this great batsman.
If Gavaskar says he would have enjoyed playing T20 version then I dont think he would have been a captains choice for 20 overs game because of his innings of 36 not out in 60 overs in inaugural edition of the World Cup in 1975. Even if he had scored 1 run per over he would have scored 60 runs. Boredom selfish innings when it required chasing Englands score of 334 runs.
Re: SIMPLY
by agnelo pereira on Jun 07, 2009 01:46 AM
but he is right anyone person who has played cricket n has little also knowledge will talk abt rohit for his batting style he is elegant n very stylist n when he hits the ball there is hardly any power but jst timing he has got the best and easy batting stance which makes his stroke play look very easy
