WATCH: Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Controversial Remark On Shane Warne

The Indian legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar expressed his regret over a controversial remark on Shane Warne in a video he posted late on Monday. 

Gavaskar was subject to a lot of criticism in the public domain saying his Warne wasn't the greatest spinner on the same day the Australian leg spinner died. 

Gavaskar was invited to talk about Warne on India Today. Although, the former Indian batter expressed his shock but went on to say some things which weren't taken well in the public domain. 

Talking about Warne's death, Gavaskar reasoned that the Australian's lifestyle might have taken a toll on his body and his heart couldn't take it. 

"He was always looking to live life fully, king-size as they call it and he did that, and maybe because he lived life in such a manner is perhaps the reason why his heart couldn't take it and he passed away so soon," Gavaskar had said.

Further in the discussion, Gavaskar opined that although Warne took 708 test wickets, he wouldn't rank him over Indian spinners and Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan. 

"For me, the Indian spinners and Muttiah Muralitharan were certainly better than Warne. Because look at Warne's record against India. It was pretty ordinary against India," Gavaskar said on India Today.

"Because he didn't have much success against Indian players, who are very good players of spin bowling, I don't think I would call him the greatest. I think Muttiah Muralitharan with the success that he had against India would rank over him in my book."

On Monday, Gavaskar posted a video on his social media handle expressing regret over the statement, saying, "in hindsight, that question should not have been asked and I should not have answered as it was not the right time for any comparison or evaluation."

"Warne was one of the greatest players to ever grace the game. Rodney Marsh was also one of the best wicketkeepers. May their souls rest in peace," the 72-year-old concluded. 

 

 

 

 

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