Sunil Gavaskar criticises Team India, says favouritism is prevalent

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Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has blamed the Indian team management of being biased. He has claimed that certain players are favoured and this is hampering the team’s growth.

Gavaskar said, “It is baffling that Ishwar Pandey and Pujara are not given chances. Are they worried that if they do well then their favourite batsman or bowler will not be able to get their place back in team? This is really ridiculous.”

He added, “Some of the players have been playing non-stop, they need a bit of a break before the World T20 starts; the second thing is if you are not going to give the reserve players a chance, then when are they going to play. This is what breeds complacency, guys know, kuch bhi karoon, team main hoon (whatever I do, I’m in the team).”

MS Dhoni has already been accused of favouring few of his CSK team mates. It is pertinent to add that this is high time for the Indian team to streamline itself for the upcoming tours.