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Gavaskar Quips About Joining Mumbai Indians After Pandya's Fitness Compliment
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Gavaskar had a hilarious conversation with Hardik Pandya after India's win
- Pandya told Gavaskar he looked fit, so Gavaskar suggested Pandya consider him for IPL
- Gavaskar felt India should have adjusted batting lineup based on match situation
On September 26, 2025, former India player Sunil Gavaskar opened up about a lighthearted conversation he had with Hardik Pandya following India's 41-run victory over Bangladesh. Gavaskar shared that Pandya had complimented him, saying Gavaskar looked fit. In response, Gavaskar quipped that Pandya should consider playing him for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL season.
While India secured the win, Gavaskar felt the team could have made more strategic tweaks to their batting lineup based on the match situation. He noted that Shivam Dube was pushed up to bat at number 3, which was outside his usual role as a finisher. Additionally, Sanju Samson, who was expected to be a finisher, surprisingly did not get a chance to bat, being slotted at number 8.
Gavaskar also commented on Suryakumar Yadav's dismissal, suggesting he should have been more cautious with his favorite shot until reaching 20-25 runs. With this win, India has qualified for the Asia Cup final, awaiting their opponent between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
