In the previous match, a clip featuring Gavaskar had gone viral where he was angry at Rishabh Pant's dismissal. The cricket legend showed his displeasure by shouting 'stupid, stupid, stupid' in the mic.

Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently down to the last and final Test which is being played at the SCG and though the Indian top-order batters failed to meet expectations once again, India star wicketkeeper-batter played one of the most important and entertaining knocks in the series where he smashed the Australian bowlers all around the park.

Sunil Gavaskar said he is extremely passionate about Indian cricket as he explained his criticism of Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the Melbourne Test.

India great Sunil Gavaskar is apoplectic after Rishabh Pant's clumsy dismissal in India's first innings of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Taking to X, Manjrekar wrote, "Pant should be criticised only for his failures, rather than how he fails. He averages 42 in Tests with at least 3 great inngs, ever played by an Indian! In 42 tests he has 6 hundreds & 7 nineties. He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it."

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Rishabh Pant for his crucial half-century against Australia in Sydney, highlighting his bravery and calculated risks. Pant's aggressive 50 in 29 balls helped India stay in contention to win the Test match.

India great Sunil Gavaskar questions why there isn't the same level of commentary around an SCG pitch that is likely to see a Test finish inside three days, compared to rank turners in the subcontinent.

Rishabh Pant scored a quickfire 61 in the second innings of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.