Sunil Gavaskar Faces Criticism After Rohit-Virat Bias In T20 World Cup
Sunil Gavaskar Slammed Following Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Bias
"What was he thinking? Should have played inside out," was Gavaskar's reaction.
The difference in reaction from Gavaskar to Rohit and Kohli's dismissals left several fans unhappy on social media. The former India batter was tagged "biased" and a "hypocrite" by fans on X.
"It's not fans but the commentators like Sunil Gavaskar who create the difference between the fans and players," said one user, criticising Gavaskar's opinion.
Rohit was dismissed while attempting a lofted shot off Shakib's bowling, after hitting a six and a four in the same over. Gavaskar praised Rohit's intent and aggression.
Rohit Sharma's dismissal likely reminded Indian fans of the 2023 World Cup Final, where Rohit also got out after making a significant score in the same over. Kohli, who had struggled earlier in the tournament, seemed well set on 37 against Bangladesh. However, a rare slower ball from Bangladesh's pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled him out.