The IPL 2024, which has been relatively controversy-free, recently witnessed a significant altercation between Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli, expressing dissatisfaction with the opinions of ‘people inside the box’ on his batting, particularly regarding his strike-rate and ability against spin, criticized experts, pundits, and commentators. This prompted a response from the legendary Gavaskar, known for his forthrightness.Assessing Kohli’s comments, Gavaskar questioned why he would be bothered by ‘outside noise’ if he claimed it never affected him. He emphasized that commentators have the right to question or pass verdicts based on their observations. The exchange drew a sharp divide on social media, with Kohli’s massive fan base defending him against the criticism of Indian cricket’s first genuine batting GOAT.While reactions to the Gavaskar-Kohli saga have been limited, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram shared his perspective, siding with Gavaskar. Akram believes Kohli should have refrained from making such comments, as commentators, including Gavaskar, are simply doing their job. Akram emphasized that both Kohli and Gavaskar are greats in their own right and expressed confidence that their differences will not impact their relationship in the long run.
Virat Kohli vs Sunil Gavaskar: The Latest Episode of the ‘Player vs Commentator’ Saga
