Gavaskar

British

/ ɡæˈvæskɑː /

noun

Sunil Manohar (ˈsʊnɪl ˈmænəohɑː). born 1949, Indian cricketer: played in 125 test matches (1971–87), 47 as captain; first batsman to score more than 10,000 test runs

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Gavaskar's comments are the most high-profile criticism of Sunrisers' deal for Abrar at last week's Hundred auction.

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There has been some backlash towards Sunrisers on social media, followed by Gavaskar's column for Indian newspaper Mid-Day.

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"The furore created by the acquisition of a Pakistani player by the Indian owner of a franchise in The Hundred is hardly surprising," said Gavaskar.

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"There's still time to undo the wrong and hopefully wiser counsels will prevail," Gavaskar added.

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But the intervention of Gavaskar, one of the most important figures in the history of Indian cricket, demonstrates the strength of feeling in some quarters.

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