Rohit Sharma EXPOSED! Captain blamed Sunil Gavaskar for failures, filed complaint to BCCI

India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma has been facing a lot of criticism over the last few months for his poor outing as a batter as well as the leader. This also has seen his place in the team getting questioned as well, especially in the longest format of the game.

One of the biggest critics of Rohit Sharma has been former India National Cricket Team skipper Sunil Gavaskar. The batting great hasn't shied away from lashing out at the current Team India captain for his below-par performances because of which the team has struggled.

Rohit Sharma decided to skip the first Test of the series in Perth due to the birth of his child, Sunil Gavaskar criticized India skipper

It all started ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 when Rohit Sharma decided to skip the first Test of the series in Perth due to the birth of his child. The batting great stated that if he wants to miss the game then he should not play the rest of the series as a skipper and let Jasprit Bumrah captain.

After Rohit joined the team for the second Test and struggled to score runs in the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Sunil Gavaskar again went hard. The India National Cricket Team skipper notably scored 31 runs at an average of around 6 in the three Tests in BGT.

When Rohit decided to drop himself for the last game, Sunil Gavaskar then raised concerns over his place. He said that the batter stepping down for one game raises big questions about his future in Test cricket. He also had said if the captain failed to score runs, he should retire.

Rohit felt that it was not necessary for Sunil Gavaskar to criticize him in that fashion and that’s why he complained to the BCCI - Source

All this hasn't gone well with skipper Rohit. As per the reports in Cricblogger, it is learned that the India National Cricket Team skipper has complained about Sunil Gavaskar to BCCI. He highlighted the external pressure that impacted his performance.

“Rohit felt that it was not necessary for Sunil Gavaskar to criticise him in that fashion and that’s why he complained to the BCCI about Gavaskar. All these added so much pressure that he was compelled to tell it all to BCCI,” said the source.

Rohit Sharma made a return to Ranji Trophy 2024-25, plays for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir

This development of Rohit Sharma complaining to BCCI has come to light after both he and Sunil Gavaskar shared the same stage at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This was because of the 50th anniversary of the stadium, where stalwarts of Mumbai Cricket were present.

Coming to Rohit Sharma, after a lean patch in international cricket, he made a return to Ranji Trophy 2024-25. The batter played for Mumbai in the game against Jammu and Kashmir. He scored 31 runs in two innings and is expected to play in the next round of the tournament as well.

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Harry Brook demolished by R Ashwin for 'smog' remark, offered survival tips against Varun Chakravarthy

The England National Cricket Team vice-captain Harry Brook has become the talk of the town following his bizarre remark in which he blamed the 'smog' in Kolkata for his failure with the bat against India National Cricket Team.

Now, Ravichandran Ashwin has taken some time out to give a cricketing lesson to Harry Brook for his 'smog' excuse and offered him tips to deal with the threat of the mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

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Harry Brook clueless against Varun Chakravarthy

Brook failed to live up to the hype in the Kolkata T20I after being appointed as the vice-captain of the England white-ball team. He only managed to score 17 runs off 14 balls before being bowled by a wrong'un from Varun Chakravarthy.

After the match, the batter spoke to the media, where he labeled Chakravarthy as 'exceptionally good' and a 'tough to pick' bowler. However, he also claimed that there was a lot of smog in Kolkata, which made things even harder for him while facing the mystery spinner, and he is hopeful of air being 'a bit clearer' in following matches.

As the action moved to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, there was no sign of smog, but Brook's performance didn't improve as he scored only 13 runs before Varun Chakravarthy rattled his stumps with a brilliant delivery.

Following his back-to-back failures, Harry Brook has faced heavy criticism from fans as well as former cricketers from India and England for blaming smog for his struggles.

I just want to tell one thing to Harry Brook.... - Ravichandran Ashwin

The legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also now shared his views on the comment made by Brook.

In a video shared on his official YouTube channel, Ash Ki Baat, Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted there was no smog in Chennai and gave him crucial advice to end his struggles against Chakravarthy. He stated:

"There was no smog in Chennai. So, Harry Brook said he got out because of smog at Eden Gardens. I just want to tell one thing to Harry Brook - 'Harry Brook, keep this thing in mind that Varun Chakravarthy does not bowl leg-spin much, his main strength is googlies only.'"

It doesn't matter how the light is - Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin further spoke about Harry Brook's inability to read the googly of Varun Chakravarthy, which led to his stumps being shattered

Ashwin advised Brook to see the spinner's hand properly to get an idea of the delivery before playing shots instead of blaming light or smog for his dismissal. He elaborated:

"Brook moved towards the leg stump and got bowled out at Eden Gardens. Again, he covered the stumps and went on the front foot, he did not read the googly and lost his stumps in Chennai.

"If you see his hand, you can read the googly. It doesn't matter how the light is, if you don't see the googly coming, you won't be able to play it."

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Ravi Bishnoi declares Tilak Varma’s Chennai masterclass as one of the greatest T20 innings

The young India National Cricket Team leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi lauded the left-handed batsman Tilak Varma for his batting masterclass in the second T20I against the England National Cricket Team.

Ravi Bishnoi labeled Tilak Varma's knock at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, as 'one of the best innings' in the history of T20 cricket.

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Tilak Varma led India to victory in Chennai

Varma was the main man behind the victory of the Indian team in the Chennai T20I against Jos Buttler & Co. The young batsman showcased his true class and temperament with the bat to steer the hosts to an epic win from a difficult position.

India got a target of 166 runs to chase in the second T20I and they were off to a poor start. Both the openers - Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma - were dismissed for low scores, and Suryakumar Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, and Hardik Pandya failed to make any impact during the run-chase.

The Three Lions were inching closer to the victory by picking up the wickets at regular intervals, but the one batter that they were not able to trouble was Tilak Varma.

The left-handed batsman took his time and played according to the situation. He batted well with the all-rounders and lower-order batters to guide India to a 2-wicket win in the nail-biting clash. Varma ended his innings with 72 runs off 55 balls, with 4 fours and 5 sixes.

'Why should batters have all the fun?' - Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi also played an important role in the win as he scored 9 runs off 5 balls. Bishnoi flicked Brydon Carse for a four through midwicket and then got an outside edge off Liam Livingstone for a four.

After the match, the leg-spinner spoke to the host broadcaster where he was asked about his two boundaries. He responded by referring to a reel that he posted on his official Instagram handle with the caption - 'Why should batters have all the fun?'.

"Today I posted a reel on Instagram - 'Why should batters have all the fun?' When the slip came in, I knew they were trying to dismiss me with a leg-spin. I tried to go over covers, but I got a lucky four," he said.

He's been doing this for the last 2-3 months - Ravi Bishnoi

Bishnoi added that the surface in Chennai was not an easy one to bat on and the bowling line-up of the visiting team was quite threatening.

The leg-spinner further spoke of the red-hot form of Tilak Varma, saying that he has been batting incredibly well in the last 2-3 months across international and domestic cricket.

"One of the best innings in T20s. Wickets were falling, it wasn't an easy wicket and if you look at their bowling attack, they had all the big names," the leg-spinner stated.

"He's been doing this for the last 2-3 months. He got two hundred in South Africa; he's playing well in the domestic arena as well; we knew something big was coming. He's doing really well now."

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IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025, Super Six Match 6

The sixth Super Six match of the U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025 between India Women Under-19 and Bangladesh Women U19 is scheduled to be held at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on 26th January at 12:00 PM IST.

Get the best IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 6th Super Six match of the U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025. Expert analysis and more.

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Match Preview:

In a majestic display of cricketing prowess, Canterbury Kings has ruled with a modest yet dignified presence, winning three of their eight matches, and thereby claiming the esteemed fifth position on the points table.

Conversely, Central Sparks has reigned supreme, demonstrating unparalleled dominance by winning five of their eight matches, and consequently ascending to the throne as the undisputed leaders, ranked first on the table.

As the royal court of cricket observes, Canterbury Kings’ noble efforts have earned them a respectable place, while Central Sparks’ regal performance has solidified their reign, inspiring awe and admiration from their subjects.

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
India Women Under-19	0
Bangladesh Women U19	0

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	24°C
Weather Forecast	Overcast
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	NA

Record of chasing teams:

Records	NA
Winning %	NA

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Playing 11s (Predicted):

India Women Under-19 Playing 11: G Kamalini(w), Gongadi Trisha, Sanika Chalke, Niki Prasad©, Mithila Vinod, Bhavika Ahire, Aayushi Shukla, Joshitha V J, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Md Shakil, Vaishnavi Sharma

Bangladesh Women U19 Playing 11: Fahomida Choya, Sumaiya Akter, Juairiya Ferdous(w), Sumaiya Akther©, Afia Ashima, Sadia Akter, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Islam, Habiba Islam Pinky, Nishita Akter Nishi, Anisa Akter Soba

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Trisha Gongadi	49 runs
VJ Joshitha	14 runs and 2 wickets
Vaishnavi Sharma	1 wicket
Aayushi Shukla	5 runs and 1 wicket

Hot Picks for IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Aayushi Shukla

Vaishnavi Sharma

Top Picks:

Trisha Gongadi

VJ Joshitha

Budget Picks:

Fahmida Choya

Jannatul Maoua

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Aayushi Shukla & Vaishnavi Sharma
Vice-Captain	VJ Joshitha & Trisha Gongadi

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Kamalini
• Batters – Trisha Gongadi, Afia Ashima, Niki Prasad
• All-rounders – VJ Joshitha (vc), Aayushi Shukla (c), Jannatul Maoua
• Bowlers – Anisha Akter, Parunika Sisodia, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nishita Akter Nishi

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Kamalini
• Batters – Trisha Gongadi (vc), Afia Ashima, Niki Prasad
• All-rounders – VJ Joshitha, Aayushi Shukla, Fahmida Choya
• Bowlers – Anisha Akter, Parunika Sisodia, Vaishnavi Sharma (c), Shabnam Shakil

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Super Six Match 6 U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Ishawari Awasare	6.0 credits	DNP
Sadia Islam	7.0 credits	28 points

IN-WU19 vs BD-WU19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Super Six Match 6 U19 Women’s World Cup T20 2025 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Aayushi Shukla
GL Captaincy Choice	Vaishnavi Sharma
Punt Picks	Shabnam Shakil and Fahmida Choya
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

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Tilak Varma finishes off in style against England, What a knock by youngster! #tilakvarma #indveng

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Tilak Varma reveals Gautam Gambhir’s role in his match-winning knock vs England in Chennai

The 22-year-old India National Cricket Team left-handed batsman Tilak Varma played a fantastic knock for his team in the second T20I of the five-match series against the England National Cricket Team.

Tilak Varma's exceptional knock with the bat ensured that the Men In Blue clinched a win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Saturday, January 25.

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Tilak Varma destroys England bowlers

India were given a target of 166 runs to chase in the second T20I by the Three Lions. It was a gettable score as the surface in Chennai had enough help for the batters.

During the mid-innings break, India all-rounder Axar Patel was confident that they would complete the run-chase very easily, but that didn't happen.

India lost both openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma early on in the innings and Suryakumar Yadav's poor form continued. Dhruv Jurel also got out for a low score, and so did Hardik Pandya.

England were all over the hosts and it looked like they would snatch the game away from India. However, Tilak Varma didn't let that happen.

The young left-handed batter stood strong at one end and played according to the situation. He made sure that the scoring rate was good, and his brilliant 38-run partnership brought India back into the game.

After losing Sundar, Tilak Varma batted well with the tailenders and took the team past the finish line. He ended with 72* runs off 55 balls, with 4 fours and 5 sixes as India won the match by 2 wickets.

Gautam Gambhir asked me play according to the situation - Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma won the Player of the Match award and speaking to the presenter he revealed that the head coach Gautam Gambhir has asked him to play according to the situation. He stated:

"Wicket was slightly two-paced. I was talking Gautam sir yesterday, he asked me play according to the situation."

While talking about his batting position, he said that they will continue with the left-right combination in the team, hence, he is happy to bat at No.3 or No.4. Tilak Varma also spoke about Ravi Bishnoi's crucial contribution with the bat. Tilak Varma said:

"Left-right will be a good combination as it'll be tough for the bowlers to adjust. We already played in South Africa where it was more difficult. We prepared well in the nets and here's the result.

"I said him (Bishnoi) to hold the shape and look to hit into the gap. One flick against the fast bowler and one four against Livingstone, it was extraordinary. That made it easier to finish the game."

Excellent innings by Tilak - Wasim Jaffer

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer was mighty impressed with the way Tilak batted in the second T20I against England and he took to X to praise the batter. Jaffer lauded the batter for staying cool and calm in the middle and guiding India to victory.

"Excellent innings by Tilak. Got Ind back on track from 78/5, kept his cool till the end. Taking 19 runs of the 16th over bowled by Jofra Archer was the turning point. Well played @TilakV9 👏🏻 #INDvENGi," the Domestic cricket great wrote on X.

Excellent innings by Tilak. Got Ind back on track from 78/5, kept his cool till the end. Taking 19 runs of the 16th over bowled by Jofra Archer was the turning point. Well played @TilakV9 👏🏻 #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/k1mgVFUbeJ

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 25, 2025

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