Sunil Gavaskar stated on Wednesday that bio-bubble fatigue cannot be used as a “excuse” for India’s failings in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Playing for India is a “unbelievable privilege,” according to the former captain, and it should take precedence above everything else. It should motivate the players to offer everything they’ve got on the field.
Sunil Gavaskar’s remark follows Jasprit Bumrah’s remarks during India’s eight-wicket loss against New Zealand. In the lead-up to the event, the pacer discussed his hectic abroad schedule and constant bio-bubbles. Despite their best attempts, these variables have taken a toll on the players’ mental health, he said.
“Well look, when you are playing for India, everything has got to recede to the background. It’s as simple as that. It’s an unbelievable privilege and a huge honor to be playing for and representing your country. There are millions who you know, want to get the India cap, the India colors.” said Sunil Gavaskar
‘Nobody should be saying that this [bubble fatigue] is there. There should be no real excuse. You should go out there and give it your best. It’s as simple as that.” he added
Sunil Gavaskar went on to say that Indian fans don’t want the team to win every game, but rather that they give it their all. The former cricketer went on to say that the players should concentrate on getting their bearings in the game right now.
“And that’s all the Indian fans are expecting. We all know that you can’t win every game. This is a sport, you are going to lose. Even the greatest of players in individual sports, even the greatest of teams lose. And this is a great team, make no mistake. The way they have played over the years, it’s a top team, this Indian team is a top champion team. Sunil Gavaskar asserted
‘But it’s only in the multi-country tournaments where they have not found their feet. So I think that’s something they need to do and not talk about anything else.” he said
Virat Kohli
Since July, the Indian players have been away from home. On the same day, they played the World Test Championship final, a Test series against England, and the second half of the IPL 2021. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, for example, haven’t taken many rests to manage their workload.
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