Legendary Indian cricket workforce batter Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that he has seen cracks within the pitches of Australian stadiums like Perth and Brisbane but when something like that occurs in India, it comes beneath a variety of highlight. Gavaskar’s feedback got here within the wake of main controversy surrounding the pitch getting used within the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi. Several England cricket workforce gamers have spoken concerning the floor and the cracks have turn into a significant matter of debate. However, throughout commentary on Day 3, Gavaskar mentioned that he has seen the ball bounce dangerously because of the cracks in Perth however something like that in India comes with added dialogue and criticism from consultants.

“I have seen cracks in the pitches of Perth and Brisbane. When the ball hits the crack in Perth, it goes very viciously past your head. But then nothing happens. You got to play that. You got to show your gumption and guts. But when it happens in India, oh my god, all hell breaks loose,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, Gavaskar recommended that India captain Rohit Sharma ought to enable Ravichandran Ashwin to steer the workforce out on the sector within the remaining Test in Dharamsala, to honour the senior off-spinner in his milestone one centesimal match.

The 37-year-old Ashwin is taking part in in his 99th Test within the fourth match right here in opposition to England and returned with figures of 5/51 within the guests’ second innings, his thirty fifth five-wicket haul within the longest format.

“India win tomorrow, and you go to Dharamshala (for fifth and final Test), I just hope that Rohit allows you to lead the team out to the field. That’ll be a wonderful gesture, honour for all that you have done for Indian cricket,” Gavaskar mentioned whereas talking to Ashwin on Jio Cinema after the top of the third day’s play.

To that, Ashwin replied he can be comfortable if his presence within the workforce lasts longer.

“Sunny bhai, you are being too generous, thanks so much. However, expectations about all these things, I think I am well past all that. But genuinely saying, I am enjoying every single moment I am being with this team,” Ashwin mentioned.

(With PTI inputs)