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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WATCH: 'Verify, fact-check, don't believe everything' - Sunil Gavaskar slams fake quotes
Sunil Gavaskar (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has taken a strong stand against the growing menace of fake quotes being circulated under his name across sports websites and social media platforms. In a video shared on his official Instagram handle, Gavaskar addressed the issue head-on, calling out the misattribution of comments he never made and urging fans to be cautious. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Over the last few months, it has come to my notice that a lot of sports websites and individual accounts have been attributing comments and quotes to me that I've never made,' Gavaskar said in the video. 'I request everybody to verify, fact-check, and not to believe everything that they read, particularly coming from some of these individual accounts and sports websites. God bless you all.' Gavaskar, who is currently in England as part of the commentary team for the ongoing Test series between India and England, did not point fingers at specific platforms but was visibly disturbed by the trend of fabricated remarks being widely circulated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo India's Bowlers Hit Top Gear in Birmingham Nets | Arshdeep, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Prep Hard Poll Should sports personalities actively speak out against fake quotes? Absolutely Not really Only if it affects them personally The 75-year-old's statements arrive in the backdrop of several alleged 'quotes' attributed to him during India's first Test loss at Headingley, especially after Rishabh Pant 's twin centuries and Jasprit Bumrah 's marathon bowling efforts. Gavaskar's actual commentary during the match, including a humorous reversal of his famous Melbourne jibe about Pant, was twisted by many platforms for engagement. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunil Gavaskar Slams 'Sports Websites', 'Individual Accounts' For Spreading Fake News
Last Updated: Sunil Gavaskar has urged people to verify quotes attributed to him, highlighting the spread of fake news. Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has said that certain websites and individual accounts have attributed comments and quotes to him that he never made, urging people to cross-check and verify such information before believing it to be true. Gavaskar still plays an active role in cricket as a broadcaster and expert and is in England covering the Indian team's five-match series. Multiple other former cricketers, including Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin, have spoken against certain accounts attributing fake quotes and posting on social media. Gavaskar, in his video, opened up about his observations regarding fake news and quotes attributed to his name in the last few months. 'Over the last few months, it's come to my notice that a lot of sports websites and individual accounts have been attributing comments and quotes to me which I have never made," Gavaskar said in a video posted on his Instagram account. Gavaskar isn't one to mince his words and shy away from reality. Unfortunately, certain individual accounts fabricate fake quotes to increase their online engagement in an unethical manner, for most celebrities. With the advent of fake news all around, Gavaskar's popularity has often been misused by the media houses. Gavaskar complained against a website during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when they published a fake article in his name. Recently, Gavaskar's celebration when Rishabh Pant scored a hundred in the second innings of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, won the hearts of cricket fans. Gavaskar wanted to see Pant pulling off his trademark somersault celebration. Pant, who scored a hundred in the first innings as well, finished on the losing team as England chased down a 371-run target with five wickets to spare.
India Today
14 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Sunil Gavaskar warns fans on fakes quotes attributed to him: Fact-check and verify
Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar highlighted how several sports websites and individual accounts have been attributing fake quotes under his name and has warned fans to be aware of such activity on social shared a video on his Instagram handle where he highlighted the issue. The Indian batting great has been a part of the coverage for the ongoing Test series between England and India. He has not specifically mentioned the quotes or the sources that have been spreading the false information. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunil Gavaskar (@gavaskarsunilofficial)advertisement"Over the last few months, it has come to my notice that a lot of sports websites and individual accounts have been attributing comments and quotes to me that I've never made. I request everybody to verify, fact-check, and not to believe everything that they write, particularly coming from some of these individual accounts and sports websites," Gavaskar shared. Gavaskar's comments have been going viral, especially during the first Test when Rishabh Pant scored a century in the first innings. He backtracked on his comments from the Melbourne Test against Australia and came up with a new quip to celebrate his former cricketer has also been vocal about how he was unhappy with the fact that they decided to rename the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. He was particularly displeased with the fact that Sachin was the best cricketer in all respects and deserved to have his name up first, instead of the fast-bowling ex-cricketer will hope that the Indian team can bounce back from their crushing defeat to England in the opening Test at Headingley. Despite Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting centuries in the first innings. Gavaskar was also fairly critical on the Indian bowling unit for their poor show at Indian bowling attack, barring Jasprit Bumrah, was fairly disappointing, and it remains to be seen if the bowling unit can cope should Bumrah not participate in the second Test at Birmingham. Shubman Gill will certainly have a big test when it comes to his leadership, should they play without their premier pacer.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
After Sunil Gavaskar Criticises Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fielding, Comes "Easy To Sit And Criticise" Retort From Ex-Coach
Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite scoring a ton for India vs England in the 1st Test in Leeds, got quite a lot of flak due to his fielding follies. During the entire Test, India dropped as many as eight catching opportunities, which tipped the scales in England's favour. The eight dropped chances cost India a whopping 250 runs, a valuable tally that held the power to change the visitors' fate. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the prime offender with four dropped chances, followed by other top fielders. Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was not pleased with the fielding of Team India. "I don't think there will be any medal given. T Dillip gives those after a match. This is what was really very, very disappointing. Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very good fielder but he hasn't been able to hold on to anything this time," Sunil Gavaskar, who was commentating, said. Stuart Broad was also critical. "Crucially, and I mean this in the kindest possible way, they have to take their catches. They can't lob three or four of them on the floor when you're trying to get 10 wickets to take a test match," he said. However, former India fielding coach R Sridhar has come in defence of Yashasvi Jaiswal. 'He's actually an excellent gully fielder. Make no mistake. He's had just two bad games — one in Melbourne, one here in Leeds. Otherwise, he's been exceptional. The catches he took against Bangladesh in Kanpur were outstanding. It's easy to sit in the commentary box and criticise, but these are challenging conditions, and for many of them, it's their first experience of this environment,' he told Sportstar. Sridhar, however, said that India's ground fielding level was not good at all. 'The standard of ground fielding which is exhibited is not acceptable. Unlike catching, ground fielding is something which is totally in your control. You should know which ball to put your body behind, which ball to attack, which ball to play safe,' he said. 'You know when to pick up the right cues, you know, based on the breeze. Wind is another big factor. As the television visuals showed, Leeds was extremely blustery and cold when we were fielding. But even then, Karun Nair took two brilliant catches, and so did KL Rahul.' The former coach urged everyone to show some patience with the Indian cricket team. 'Going on the first tour to England and adapting and being a good slip fielder is not an easy task. You can practice all you want, but in the match, it's quite challenging. The conditions are very cold, so the fingers get very numb. And secondly, the Duke's ball wobbles a lot as it comes towards you. It's not easy to catch," he said.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Gavaskar asks Gill and Gambhir to stop 'optional practice' after Headingley loss: 'You have come here to play for India'
India lost the first of five Tests against England at Headingley, Leeds by five wickets despite setting a challenging target of 371 and finding themselves in a dominant position multiple times. read more Sunil Gavaskar has urged head coach Gautam Gambhir as well as captain Shubman Gill to abandon optional practice following the defeat at Headingley. Image: PTI/Reuters Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has asked India captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir to stop the culture of 'optional practice sessions' for the Indian team following the five-wicket defeat in the first Test against England in Leeds. India's tour of England, as well as Gill's tenure as Test captain, was off to a disappointing start at Headingley with the visiting team ending up on the losing side despite setting a stiff target of 371 and finding themselves in a dominant position at multiple points in the game. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gavaskar said that while the team had every right to take a break after the defeat, they needed to get back to practice at the earliest in order to prepare themselves for the second Test, which gets underway at Birmingham's Edgbaston on 2 July. 'Next couple of days you can take off, but now seriously get into practice. Leave this optional practice aside. You have come here to play for India. So, you practice in a way so that you will give yourself the best (chance),' Gavaskar said on Sony Sports. 'I mean Cheteshwar Pujara has been part of the optional team. I know when he opted to bat there have been people who have said, 'What are your doing?' including the coaching staff. I have seen some of the coaching staff, not this one, Cheteshwar was not part of this team, they said, 'Can't you have a break or something?'' he added. Gavaskar bats for Kuldeep's inclusion Gavaskar also batted for left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the second Test, in place of Shardul Thakur, while adding that spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar could further strengthen India's batting order in order to prevent collapses like the ones at Headingley where India lost 13 wickets for 72 runs across both innings. 'Whether Jasprit Bumrah is fit or not, I think Kuldeep Yadav has to come into the team. I do believe that he should come into the team for Shardul Thakur because the Birmingham pitch will be one where there will be just a little bit of help for the wrist spinner. 'If things don't go well in the second test, maybe Sai (Sudharsan) and Karun (Nair). I don't want to drop them at the moment. Then I'd also look at Washington (Sundar), so that it really gives you a more solid batting, and also get a little more variety as far the bowling is concerned,' Gavaskar added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah isn't likely to play more than three Tests in the ongoing series, and it remains to be seen whether Gill and Co name him in the XI for the second Test, in which they will be eyeing a series-leveling victory.
