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World Cup: Rohit never been bothered about personal landmarks - Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma may have 31 ODI hundreds in his kitty but the Indian skipper is the last person to play the game for personal milestones or gratification, legendary Sunil Gavaskar said ahead of India's all-or-nothing World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday. Rohit is currently India's second-highest run-scorer in this competition after Virat Kohli, amassing 503 in nine matches at an average of 55.88 and a strike rate of 121.49, including a ton and three half-centuries. "Well, I don't think Rohit Sharma is going to change his game because that's how he's playing throughout this tournament. He hasn't been bothered about any personal landmarks or milestones," Sunil Gavaskar told 'Star Sports'. "He's looking to get the team up to a flying start because what that does, it puts the opposition under pressure and gives his team the platform from where they can then capitalize on the remaining 40 overs," Gavaskar analysed the Indian skipper's approach. "So in the first 8 -10 overs

India will be known as sporting country in 10-15 years: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said India will rise as a 'sporting country' in the next 10-15 years, while lauding historic achievements of javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra, chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and badminton star HS Prannoy. Chopra on Sunday became the first-ever Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, while Praggnanandhaa last week created history by reaching the World Cup final at 18 years. Prannoy defeated the world No 1 Viktor Axelsen en route to winning a World Championships bronze. Earlier, you would see only a few sports would be talked about, media coverage would only be for those," the Indian cricket icon told the media here after he was revealed as the principal advisor of the Midwicket Stories. "Now all sports have got an outlet and exposure and because of the other sports, we are getting to see the (emergence of) stars." The Little Master was brimming with joy as he witnessed Chopra's triumphant moment of becoming a world champion

We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only: Gavaskar

An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was a notable omission from the squad, leaving India with only one wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are the other spin bowling options in the squad that was named on Monday. Few also wondered why senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is also a very useful batter lower down the order, was not picked in the side. "Yes, there are a few players who will believe that they are lucky. But the team is selected. So don't talk about Ashwin. Stop creating controversy. This is our team now. "If you don't like it, don't watch the matches but stop saying that he should have been picked or another should be there, this is a wrong mindset," Gavaskar told 'Aaj Tak'. Both Jadeja and Axar have also proved their batting abilities across .

Kapil Dev lambasts young Indian players, says they suffer from ego issues

Kapil Dev said that the current generation of players think that they know everything and as a result do not seek help from seniors

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Rohit breaks Gavaskar record; surpasses Dhoni, Sehwag

Rohit Sharma also surpassed India's legendary captain MS Dhoni and former hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag during his 80-run knock

Why is batting legend Gavaskar disappointed by Rohit Sharma's captaincy?

Sunil Gavaskar even questioned Rohit Sharma's statement about the lack of preparation ahead of the WTC final

WTC Final: Gavaskar says Kohli should be questioned over shot selection

A livid Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday hit out at the Indian players and did not spare Virat Kohli after the team's meek surrender in the World Test Championship final against Australia, saying the batting was "ridiculous". Australia crushed India by 209 runs on the fifth and final day of a game that was mostly dominated by the team from Down Under. "The batting was shambles today. It was just ridiculous what we saw today. Especially the shot making. We saw some ordinary shots yesterday from (Cheteshwar) Pujara, somebody you never expect to play that shot. "Maybe somebody has gone into his head and said 'strike rate, strike rate'. You have not even lasted a session. Eight wickets have not lasted a session? Come on," Gavaskar told broadcaster Star Sports. The result meant India's underwhelming record in ICC tournaments continued. Australian pacer Scott Boland produced a bowling spell of rare quality to get rid of Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the same over, effectively shutting the door o

Kohli-Gambhir spat: Sehwag joins Gavaskar's call for stricter punishment

Sehwag has joined the former captain of the Indian team Sunil Gavaskar in demanding stricter punishment

Sachin's 50th birthday: Here are Master Blaster's top 10 innings to recall

His batting style made each ball he played a sight to behold and he played innumerable memorable shots that are etched in the memories of cricket fans

Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians eyeing winning momentum at home: Gavaskar

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar reckons it will be interesting to see how Mumbai Indians perform at home as they seemed to have cracked the winning code this season

Talent for the game: Kohli's innings in winning endorsements continues

He has had a few match-winning knocks recently but gets more ad deals than teammates performing better

Aus selectors should resign if they have sense of responsibility: Gavaskar

Former India batting great Sunil Gavaskar while highlighting the flaws of the Australian selectors has said that instead of pointing fingers at players, the role of the selectors should be questioned

It was pitch that was playing on their minds: Gavaskar after India's loss

After India's embarrassing nine-wicket loss to Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that the host did not get enough runs

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Stumps: Lyon's 8-64 demolishes IND to 163

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Nathan Lyon's haul of 8-64 has demolished India for 163. The hosts could only manage to get a lead of 76 runs and the visitors now need 77 to win

10 yrs post-retirement, a life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar at Wankhede

Officials concerned with the development have said that the statue will be unveiled on April 23. It will be the legend's 50th birthday

Suryakumar turning out to be the one taking India to totals: Gavaskar

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar hailed the excellent batsmanship showed by middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav in the Men's T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Pant can bat at six, Karthik at seven feels Sunil Gavaskar

India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik can be slotted into the playing eleven by having the duo batting at number six and seven

"You don't take rest during IPL..." Gavaskar slams seniors for breaks

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the commitment of the senior India players, saying he "doesn't agree" with cricketers skipping international series but playing the IPL without a break

He's trying to play the ball early: Gavaskar on Kohli batting troubles

Virat Kohli's ploy of trying to negate swing by meeting the ball early has backfired, feels Sunil Gavaskar, whose advise in English conditions has always been about playing as late as possible.

He is trying to play the ball early: Sunil Gavaskar on Kohli's batting

Speaking to Sports Today, Gavaskar said because of the lean patch and his eagerness to get out of it, Kohli is trying to reach for almost every ball and play at it