The legendary former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the double standards in international cricket commentary. Speaking in the aftermath of the Ashes Test in Perth, which concluded in just two days, Gavaskar urged critics to stop unfairly targeting Indian cricket.
He defended the integrity of Indian pitches and the format itself, pointing out that such quick finishes and controversies have also occurred in other countries’ matches. Gavaskar highlighted the hypocrisy in how Indian cricket is often singled out while similar issues in global cricket receive less scrutiny.
"Stop pointing fingers at Indian cricket," Gavaskar said, emphasizing that issues in cricket should be addressed universally rather than blaming one nation disproportionately.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates about pitch quality and match durations in Test cricket, particularly focusing on fast results that some view as damaging to the format's reputation.
Sunil Gavaskar calls for fairness in global cricket critique, warning against singling out Indian cricket unfairly amid controversies over Test match duration and pitch conditions.