Gavaskar Slams 'Paper Tigers' England After Ashes Humiliation: 'Surprise Wore Off'

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News18•13-01-2026, 22:46
Gavaskar Slams 'Paper Tigers' England After Ashes Humiliation: 'Surprise Wore Off'
- •Sunil Gavaskar criticized England's performance after their 1-4 Ashes defeat to Australia, calling them "paper tigers."
- •He noted that England's sporting performances often fall short of media hype, leading to greater disappointment.
- •Gavaskar stated the 4-1 defeat was not surprising for non-English observers, highlighting the difficulty of winning Test series abroad.
- •He analyzed the decline of 'Bazball,' saying its initial surprise faded once teams learned to counter it on non-flat pitches.
- •Gavaskar also criticized England batters for not adapting to situations and playing "couldn't-care-less cricket" due to guaranteed contracts.
Why It Matters: Sunil Gavaskar labels England 'paper tigers' after Ashes defeat, citing media hype, 'Bazball' decline, and lack of accountability.
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