- Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar on Friday found himself in the midst of a controversy for remarks about Virat Kohli and his wife actor Anushka Sharma in his commentary during an IPL match. “It’s 2020 and things still don’t change for me.
- The users on Twitter couldn't ignore the savage attitude and wittiness of Gavaskar, which was on full display on the third day's play. Many users suggested that India didn't need anyone on the field on that particular day as only Gavaskar was enough to handle the Englishmen, off the field.
- Sunil Gavaskar gets support after backlash, #WeSupportGavaskar trends on Twitter Sunil Gavaskar, who was accused of targeting Anushka Sharma over Virat Kohli’s poor performance in the IPL 2020 clash vs Kings XI Punjab, is now getting support.
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There were wishes galore on Twitter on Friday as legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar celebrated his 71st birthday. The former India captain, who scored 13,214 runs in international cricket, is one of the most respected personalities in the game.
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After enjoying a phenomenal career as a player, where he broke many batting records and established himself as an icon in India, Gavaskar has had a successful run as a commentator as well over the past several decades.
To celebrate the great man’s 71st birthday, former cricketers, current players and fans came together to send out their wishes birthday wishes on Twitter.
Here are some of them:
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Download eyes open snow patrol rar free. Not so long ago, India legend Sunil Gavaskar was in the headlines after one of his comment on Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma was blown out of proportion on social media.
Sherlock season 4 episode 3 download torrent. Even Anushka had lashed out at Gavaskar for dragging her name, and because of it, the former India captain had to come out to clarify his statement.
Now once again, Gavaskar’s name is trending on social media. However, he hasn’t said anything this time around, but a response from Saurashtra cricketer Sheldon Jackson to a cricket fan, who tried to make fun of Gavaskar’s height, is doing the rounds.
It all happened when a Twitter user mocked the legendary cricketer for his height after watching him during the pre-match show ahead of the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Thursday.
The Twitter user uploaded a snapshot of the clip where Gavaskar can be spotted standing between former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and the anchor Neroli Meadows.
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“Sunil Gavaskar looking so small,” the fan wrote in his tweet (which was later deleted).
“Try to spread a little positivity”: Sheldon
When Sheldon saw the tweet, he didn’t hold himself back to criticize the fan. Sheldon retorted by reminding the user about the feats Gavaskar has achieved for the country. The 34-year-old also advised the fan to spread some positivity.
“maybe in heigh, but look what he has done and achieved for the country, not many tall men could achieve. you are a cricket fan as of what I learn and see from your tweet, there’s already a lot of negativity, try to spread a little positivity please,” wrote Sheldon.
may be in height, but look what he has done and achieved for the country, not many tall men could achieve . your a cricket fan as of what i learn n see from your tweets there's already alot of negativity, try to spread a little positivity please🙏please https://t.co/wLYHOWYPbP
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— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) October 8, 2020
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After Sheldon’s response, the user deleted his tweet and apologized for mocking Gavaskar.
Sorry bro, no intentions to degrade Sunny G, absolutely he's an all time great of the game and neither wanted to put it as a negative troll. Apologies, deleted too. Thanks!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 8, 2020 Pretty little liar s03e01.