Gavaskar Slams England as 'Paper Tigers' After Ashes Humiliation

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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 12:21
Gavaskar Slams England as 'Paper Tigers' After Ashes Humiliation
- •Sunil Gavaskar criticized Ben Stokes' England after their 1-4 Ashes loss in Australia, despite one Test victory.
- •England conceded the Ashes in just 11 days, with reports of players engaging in binge drinking and frequenting casinos.
- •Gavaskar mocked the English media for overhyping their team, stating their performances are often a let-down.
- •He noted that 'Bazball's' surprise factor wore off once teams realized England struggled when the ball deviated.
- •Gavaskar questioned the team's commitment, suggesting 'fearless cricket' became 'couldn't-care-less cricket' due to central contracts and T20 leagues.
Why It Matters: Gavaskar ruthlessly dissected England's Ashes failure, labeling them 'paper tigers' and criticizing their approach.
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