Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Star Sports for replaying Virat Kohli interview multiple times

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has taken a strong stance against Star Sports for repeatedly airing Virat Kohli’s explosive interview where he defended his strike rate against spinners. Gavaskar, who has been working as a cricket expert for the broadcaster during the IPL 2024 season, expressed his frustration at the continuous replay of Kohli’s interview, stating that it was unnecessary and criticized their own commentary team in the process.

Kohli’s strike rate against spinners has been a hot topic of debate as India prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite his impressive performance in a recent IPL match where he scored 70 not out in just 44 balls, critics have continued to question his ability to play spin effectively. This led to Kohli lashing out at his detractors in the post-match interview, emphasizing that his focus is on winning games for his team.

Gavaskar defended his own criticism of Kohli, pointing out that his comments were made when Kohli’s strike rate against spinners was lower than his current numbers. He also clarified that commentators have no personal agendas against players and are simply doing their job by analyzing the game objectively.

The legendary batter urged Star Sports to refrain from replaying the interview multiple times, as it undermines the credibility of their commentary team. He emphasized the importance of providing fair and balanced analysis without belittling the efforts of the players on the field.

As the debate around Kohli’s strike rate continues to rage on, it is clear that both fans and experts have strong opinions on the matter. It remains to be seen how Kohli will respond to the ongoing scrutiny as he looks to lead his team to success in the upcoming matches.