'Brutal': Fans go berserk after Sunil Gavaskar's scathing response to Virat Kohli on strike-rate talks

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published May 5, 2024, 4:24 PM IST

Sunil Gavaskar responds to Virat Kohli's recent comments rebuffing criticism of his strike-rate in IPL 2024, questioning the engagement with outside noise and emphasising the role of unbiased commentary in cricket analysis.

Sunil Gavaskar has hit back at Virat Kohli's recent remarks aimed at commentators questioning his strike-rate in the ongoing IPL 2024. Gavaskar questioned Kohli's reaction, suggesting that if players claim not to heed outside criticism, why do they engage with it? Kohli's comments came after RCB's convincing win over Gujarat Titans, where he lashed out at critics questioning his strike-rate compared to other openers in the tournament.

Gavaskar defended the criticism, highlighting Kohli's strike-rate of 118 and whether it warrants applause. He emphasised the importance of commentators offering unbiased analysis based on what they observe, without personal agendas.

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Additionally, Gavaskar took a dig at the broadcaster for repeatedly airing Kohli's criticism of their own commentators, suggesting it reflects poorly on the network. He urged the broadcaster to refrain from showcasing Kohli's remarks further, as the message has already been conveyed.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions:

Gavaskar's obsession with Kohli isn't something new, he found reasons to criticize him even during the 2016-2019 peak. And yet again, instead of talking about his Mumbaikar fellow Rohit's form, he is finding fault in a 1 minute interview of Kohli.

— Daksh (@82MCG_)

Sunil Gavaskar played the slowest ODI innings against England while chasing 335 against England in 1975!

Everybody knew the thing Virat said was for which two people but why is Sunil Gavaskar making it Kohli vs Him?

Choose your idol wisely... pic.twitter.com/6nVfPeKar7

— 𝕂𝕀ℕ𝔾_𝕂𝕆ℍ𝕃𝕀👑ℂ𝕃𝕌𝔹🚩 (@Anonymoushum18)

Difference Between Sunil Gavaskar & Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/NTwRFgUPkv

— Rajasthani Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau)

Choose your Idol wisely-

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Gavaskar Kohli pic.twitter.com/bQJKxYTQxL

— Tha7a Fan (@ExposeThaIaFan)

Difference Between Sunil Gavaskar & Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/NTwRFgUPkv

— Rajasthani Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau)

Sunil Gavaskar played the slowest ODI innings against England while chasing 335 against England in 1975 🫡

- He is getting frustrated when Virat Kohli bashed him. He even asked Star Sports to not show that clip again 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/CFWj885SZW pic.twitter.com/h0zKyYuvc4

— Crazy Arpita (@ArpitaKiVines)

We have not achieved all these to get compared with a mug like Sunil Gavaskar ! pic.twitter.com/6NNhggWWAs

— ᴜɴᴅɪꜱᴘᴜᴛᴇᴅ 𓃶 (@Kohli_divote)

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