‘Brush it like a fly’- Former India cricketer’s suggestion to Indian team after ‘cold sandwich’ fiasco

The Indian cricket world was rocked by reports of India getting cold sandwiches as a post-practice lunch on Tuesday. What followed was a backlash from cricket fans and former cricketers as well.

Sunil Gavaskar, one of India’s greatest cricketers however is of a different opinion than the rest. Talking about the issue, Gavaskar has said that the team should focus on matches instead of external factors.

“Everybody has a responsibility, but now it has been two days since this has happened. So, the team should only focus on the matches. These are all externals, these are the things that happen. This has gotta be looked like a fly which is hovering over your face, you just brush it away and focus on the game,” said the former India cricketer.

“I hope Indian team does that. Do not relax after what has happened against Pakistan. It is a memorable victory for the ages, but now focus on the next matches. Top the group and keep on that winning rhythm,” he added. Gavaskar laid emphasis on not getting complicit and keeping the momentum going.

“You want the rhythm to keep going. For these two or three-day gaps, you can use just one-day gap to rest or recover. But you want to be in the flow, you would want to play matches so that you know what exactly is happening,” said Gavaskar.

Four overs workload? Let’s not talk about it- Sunil Gavaskar

When asked if the issue stemmed from different lifestyles and different cultures in the world, Gavaskar said, “Could well be, but these are just externals, you might as well forget about it and focus on the game.”

Gavaskar was also a little annoyed at the question regarding Hardik Pandya getting a rest after India- Pakistan match. When asked if Pandya should be rested to manage the workload, he exclaimed, “Four overs workload? Let’s not talk about it. Four overs in a match and that too not at a stretch! Let’s not talk about this workload.”