Sunil Gavaskar's statement on Josh Hazlewood's absence from the second test has sparked heated discussions between former cricketers. A former teammate, Ryan Harris, rebuked Gavaskar's comment stating that such incidents do not happen in Australia. Amidst this, Gavaskar recently picked the best batter ever, leaving out big names like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Uganda Cricket Team's Rise and Sunil Gavaskar's Controversial Comments
Uganda's Cricket Success:
Uganda's national cricket team has made significant strides in recent years, particularly in Twenty20 (T20) cricket. In 2021, they qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first team from sub-Saharan Africa to qualify for the tournament. They also defeated Botswana in the final of the ICC Men's T20 Sub-Regional Qualifier in 2022.
Sunil Gavaskar's Comments on Josh Hazlewood:
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar sparked controversy when he suggested that Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood should not have been rested for the second Test against India in December 2022. Gavaskar claimed that such incidents were "not the Australian way" and that it gave an unfair advantage to India.
Reaction from Former Cricketers:
Ryan Harris, a former Australian teammate of Hazlewood, strongly criticized Gavaskar's comments. Harris argued that the management of players' workloads was essential in the modern game and that Gavaskar was out of touch with the current realities of international cricket.
Gavaskar's Pick for Best Batter Ever:
Amidst the Hazlewood controversy, Gavaskar also made headlines by naming his choice for the greatest batter ever. Surprisingly, he omitted legendary Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli from his list, opting instead for Sir Donald Bradman, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara.
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