Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has supported England. (Photo-PTI/Stu Forster/Getty Images)
The third match of the five -Test series between India and England is being played at Lord’s. This match has reached an exciting position at this time, as the Indian team could score so many runs in response to 387 runs in England’s first innings. By the end of the third day’s play, England have scored two runs without losing wickets. When England team came to bat in the second innings, there were only 7 minutes left for the day to end. In view of this, openers Jack Croly and Ben Docket started wasting time at the crease. There was a dispute between Gill and Crowley on this. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has supported England in this matter.
What did Sunil Gavaskar say?
The former Opener of Team India has defended the England batsmen on the controversy between Shubman Gill and Jack Croly. He said that the openers do not have the facility of nightwatch. In such a situation, they want to avoid batting in the evening. It is not right to blame them in this. The former captain said that Jack Croly had full authority to call the physio after Jasprit Bumrah’s ball was hurt. There is nothing wrong in this. During this, Sunil Gavaskar gave the example of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Most England players do not play in IPL
Sunil Gavaskar, who is commenting in the Lord’s Test match, said that there is bound to be a dispute between the players of India and England. There is a big reason for this. He said that I think most of England players are not playing in IPL. Therefore, there is more dispute between them.
Some players including Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook have not played in IPL 2025. Therefore, they have not been able to get mixed up with Indian players, while players from other countries have got more mixed with the players of Team India. Have spent time with them. Therefore, there are no disputes between them.
What was the dispute?
In the last session on the third day of the Lord’s Test match, Team India’s first innings was reduced to 387 runs. During this time, England had to bat for only 7 minutes in the second innings. Team India wanted to do two overs during this period, but England openers Jack Croly and Ben Docket wanted to play only one over. Because of this, Jack Croly started wasting time at the crease, on which he got into dispute with captain Shubman Gill.
