Gavaskar Slams Ben Stokes' 'Has-Beens' Remark Amidst Ashes Criticism

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News18•28-12-2025, 21:46
Gavaskar Slams Ben Stokes' 'Has-Beens' Remark Amidst Ashes Criticism
- •Sunil Gavaskar criticized Ben Stokes' "has-beens" comment directed at former cricketers.
- •Stokes used the term after ex-players slammed England's single warm-up game before the Ashes, where they trail 3-1.
- •Gavaskar argued modern players, focused on white-ball cricket, lack patience and first-class experience for Test matches.
- •He indirectly mocked Stokes, stating "The ‘ares’ do not agree with the ‘has-beens’ here."
- •Stokes later regretted his "slip of the tongue" remark.
Why It Matters: Gavaskar hits back at Stokes' "has-beens" comment, highlighting modern cricket's impact on Test play.
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