Sunil Gavaskar defends Sarfaraz Khan, says selectors can go to fashion show if they want slim player
Mumbai: Former India cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar slammed the All India Selection Committee for ignoring batsman Sarfaraz Khan, who is going through a purple patch in domestic cricket.
Gavaskar stressed that the selectors should pick cricketers on the basis of their form with the bat or bowl rather than physical shape and size. He also said that if selectors wanted to select only slim and trim guys, they should go to a fashion show, reports India Today.
Sarfaraz Khan, who scored an overwhelming 2441 runs in the last three seasons, has not yet found a place in the Test team. Several current and former cricketers expressed their displeasure that he was not selected for the four-test series against Australia.
Khan’s physical fitness is said to be the reason for his not being selected so far, while the batsman said that he has always worked hard at keeping himself fit and would continue to do so.
"He is not staying off the field when he is scoring hundreds, he is back on the field again. All that tells you that the man is fit for cricket. If you are looking for only slim and trim guys, then you might as well go to a fashion show and pick some models and then give them a bat and ball in their hand and then include them. You have cricketers in all shapes and sizes. Don't go by the size, but go by the runs and the wickets," Gavaskar said.
"At the end of the day, if you are unfit, you are not going to score hundreds. So cricket fitness is most important. I don't have a problem with you wanting to do the Yo-Yo test or whatever it is, but the Yo-Yo test cannot be the only criterion. You got to make sure that the man is fit for cricket as well. And if the person, whoever it is, is fit for cricket, then I don't think it should really matter," Sunil Gavaskar added.
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Leopard strays into house near Bengaluru family locks it inside
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI): A family in Jigani on the outskirts of Bengaluru had a close encounter with a leopard that wandered into their home on Thursday morning. Acting swiftly, they locked the big cat inside and escaped unhurt, a forest official confirmed.
The incident occurred at Pilla Reddy Layout, where Venkatesh, his wife Venkatalakshmi, and their son Nikhil reside in a rented house.
Jigani, located near the forested Bannerghatta National Park, frequently sees wildlife movement, including leopards and elephants, the forest official added.
As the family prepared for the day, they were startled to find the leopard inside their home.
Overcoming their initial panic, they managed to rush out and secure the door from the outside.
Venkatesh then alerted neighbours and informed the police and forest department.
A forest team promptly arrived, tranquilised the animal, and safely caged it.
Meanwhile, a large crowd gathered to witness the rescue operation.
Police were deployed to maintain order and prevent any untoward incidents.
