Sunil Gavaskar mocked for his height on Twitter, Sheldon Jackson shuts down troll in style

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is undoubtedly one of iconic ambassadors of game in country. cricketer-turned commentator, who currently is associated with broadcasting team for Dream11 IPL 2020, has come in limelight yet again. Sunil Gavaskar was in news recently after infamous 'Gavaskar Anushka Sharma comment' controversy. 71-year-old who was trolled mercilessly for his comments became subject to similar behaviour from a Twitter user yet again.

Sunil Gavaskar was part of pre-show panel along with Neroli Meadows and Kevin Pietersen ahead of Dream11 IPL 2020 clash between Punjab and Hyderabad earlier this week. A Twitter used posted a tweet about Sunil Gavaskar's height as he felt that cricket looked 'small' in front of his colleagues. Saurashtra cricketer Sheldon Jackson was quick to come to rescue of Sunil Gavaskar as he slammed  user for his offensive comments. 

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Sheldon Jackson responded to tweet by appreciating contribution Sunil Gavaskar has made for Indian cricket. Talking about legendary cricketer, Sheldon Jackson opined that former India player might be short in his height, but his prolific achievements cant be discounted. former Kolkata player urged fan to spread positivity. user later deleted his tweet after getting earful from Jackson and posted an apology after facing a backlash for his comments. 

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Earlier in tournament, Sheldon Jackson had also come forward to praise Sunil Gavaskar's commentary in Dream11 IPL 2020. cricketer had mentioned that re is so much one could learn from veteran's assessment of game. A user had tried to mock Jackson by alleging that he is trying to get in good books of Sunil Gavaskar for getting into Indian team. This irked Jackson and he responded by mentioning that his mor's blessings are eugh for him.

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'Gavaskar Anushka Sharma comment' 

During Bangalore's encounter with Punjab in Dream11 IPL 2020, Sunil Gavaskar referred to a video of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, practising and commented on that. Anushka Sharma had slammed former cricketer for his 'distasteful' comments. Gavaskar in his justification had said that whole 'Gavaskar Anushka Sharma comment' controversy was blown out of proportion and urged fans to revisit clip. 

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Im source: Sheldon Jackson Instagram