Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ decisions after India’s T20I losses in England and Ireland, warning that sacking people so soon after winning the World Cup would be an ‘extreme step.’
Former captain of India Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to have patience when reviewing India’s recent T20I losses, arguing that premature adjustments could backfire despite the subpar outcomes. Gavaskar said in his Sportstar column that ‘a few heads could roll’ and that the board will investigate the series losses. However, he advised against taking harsh measures. He added, ‘That would be an extreme step, because just four months ago, India were the world champions and are still No. 2 in the ICC rankings.’
India won their third T20 World Cup in March 2024, finishing the tournament unbeaten. The team faced notable changes, including the absence of regular captain Suryakumar Yadav and rest for Jasprit Bumrah after IPL 2026. With all-rounder Hardik Pandya injured, Shreyas Iyer stepped in as captain but lost all six matches on recent tours, raising concerns over team selections and leadership decisions.
According to Gavaskar, there was more of a technological problem than a personal one. He denied that Indian hitters have been ‘spoiled’ by IPL pitches. ‘Most Indian batters struggled against the short ball even on the so-called flat pitches in the IPL,’ he said. He was more concerned with hitting against the bounce and seam. ‘The way India’s batters, who had just finished outstanding IPL campaigns, struggled on tracks offering movement, swing and some extra bounce was concerning,’ Gavaskar stated.
Sunil Gavaskar Urges BCCI To Avoid Knee-Jerk Decisions Following UK T20Is Whitewash
