IND vs AUS 2020-21: Aussie presenter SLAMMED for calling Sunil Gavaskar 'Sachin Tendulkar'

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar enjoyed a glorious career that was filled with numerous prestigious accoles. former cricketer has also remained active as a commentator post his retirement and h garnered immense popularity for his stints. 71-year-old, who is a part of brocasting team for India vs Australia Test match, was shockingly dressed as Sachin Tendulkar by an Australian presenter. 

IND vs AUS 2020: Australian commentator James Brayshaw lambasted for an embarrassing gaffe 

Sports commentary is often deemed as a challenging job, as it requires an individual to be attentive throughout contest. re are a number of table personnel in world cricket who are celebrated unanimously for ir impeccable perfection when it comes to commentary. However, nature of gig always leaves room for error on several occasions. Presenter James Brayshaw was recently involved in a similar blunder. 

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While commentating in ongoing India vs Australia 3rd Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground, James Brayshaw goofed up while welcoming Sunil Gavaskar in commentary box. After a commentary change, Brayshaw referred to Sunil Gavaskar as Sachin Tendulkar. Former Australian bowler Damien Fleming, who was alongside Gavaskar ticed error and questioned presenter regarding it. Australian h to face wrath of cricket fans as y targeted presenter for his mistake. 

James Brayshaw in his justification mentioned that he involved in a conversation surrounding Sachin Tendulkar only a little while ago, which led to mix-up. However, Sunil Gavaskar took while incident sportingly and revealed that he was rar flattered to be called Sachin Tendulkar. Both Gavaskar and Tendulkar have proven to be prolific run-scorers of ir respective eras. re were a lot of comparisons drawn between duo's playing style. Moreover, y also share 'Little Master' tag. 

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Australian brocasters have h to deal with a few different similar slips of late. On Friday, former cricketers Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds also stirred up a controversy after ir derogatory remarks regarding Marnus Labuschagne were accidentally streamed live. Foxtel-owned streaming service, Kayo Sports, was forced to put out an apology because of it.

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IND vs AUS 2020: India vs Australia 3rd Test 

Australian cricket team have an upper hand in ongoing third Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After end of Day 3, Tim Paine-led side are currently leing by 197 runs. Despite losing ir openers early, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have batted exceedingly well through a tough period to give ir team an vant over ir nemesis. 

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Im source: PTI