Sunil Gavaskar ups Tim Paine attack, recalls Headingley 2019 loss to add insult to injury

Former Indian captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar has been extremely vocal with his criticism for Australian captain Tim Paine. Indian veteran, who was highly unimpressed with Paine’s methods, had recently claimed that his days as Australia’s skipper were numbered after home team failed to register a win at Sydney. And it seems that Gavaskar is t done after Paine recently claimed that he is t affected by his criticism.

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India vs Australia live: Sunil Gavaskar launchs yet ar attack on Tim Paine

Paine pointed out that he does t intend to have a back and forth with cricketer-turned-commentator as he feels he will eventually end up coming second. Australian opined that Sunil Gavaskar is entitled to his assessments and 'can keep saying what he wants to say', but highlighted that his team will t pay heed to legend's remarks. w, Gavaskar has once again launched a scathing attack on Paine.

While speaking to Channel 7, Gavaskar said that he has had doubts about Paine's captaincy for some time and it is t just about this particular series. Questioning Paine's tactics, Gavaskar stated that in second Test match, after having dismissed India for 36 all out, Paine opted to bat first in Melbourne where grass was 3mm more than in Adelaide when y should’ve actually fielded and put India in to bat first.

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Gavaskar furr said that Indian would have been mentally defeated due to humiliating defeat as well as  absence of Virat Kohli. But Australia decided to bat first and were dismissed for under 200, going on to subsequently lose game. former Indian batsman slammed Paine because on last day of third Test, only two wickets fell after Ajinkya Rahane got out in just second over of day. Criticising Paine's tactics, Gavaskar questioned his bowling changes, field placings etc and reckoned that Australian was tactically found wanting.

Furr giving proof of Paine's tactical failure, 71-year-old cited example of 2019 Ashes (Headingley Test) where Australia lost match from a winning situation. Gavaskar opined that Ben Stokes and Jack Leach added 80 or 90 runs to win a game which shows captaincy wise and tactically wise, he is t probably best man to lead Australia. Australia lost that Test too despite bowling England out for less than 100 in first innings, which denied m a series win in England for first time since 2001 although y retained Ashes with a 2-2 draw.

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India vs Australia live score update

Meanwhiel, having won toss in Brisbane, Australia opted to bat first again.  hosts got off to a dismal start as ir opener David Warner was dismissed for 1 in  first over itself off Mohammed Siraj's bowling. Warner's opening partner Marcus Harris, who is playing his first game of series, soon followed as his wicket was claimed by Shardul Thakur for 5. Smith and Marnus Labuschagne n steadied ship with a 70-run partnership before Smith got out for 36, leaving Australia at 87/3 after 34.1 overs. At time of publishing this article, Australia have scored 185/3 after 71 overs with Labuschagne batting on 82 and Matw Wade unbeaten on 31.

India vs Australia 4th Test live streaming details

For India vs Australia 4th Test live telecast in India, fans can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST). For India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia.  live streaming of India vs Australia 4th Test will be available for fans on  SonyLIV app.

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SOURCE: PTI & ICC TWITTER