NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh minces no phrases in slamming Australian gamers as the previous India off-spinner has now accused legendary Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist for his involvement in dishonest towards India within the 2007-08 tour.
Harbhajan criticised Gilchrist, stating that he was not a “gentleman cricketer” and had been concerned in dishonest. He urged followers to cease idolising the previous Australian wicketkeeper-batter as a saint.
The notorious Sydney Check in 2008 between India and Australia was marred by controversies particularly concerning umpiring selections.
Through the match, Rahul Dravid was controversially dismissed after lacking a straight ball from Andrew Symonds. Gilchrist instantly claimed the wicket, and Dravid was given out. The batter was shocked, and replays confirmed there was no edge, indicating the umpire made an error in judgment. This determination led to a heated debate over the equity of the decision.
“He’s typically praised for strolling off after nicking the ball. For me, he was not a saint, and we must always cease praising him. He was additionally concerned in dishonest towards India in that Sydney Check. He knew that Dravid did not nick the ball however nonetheless claimed the catch. It was due to him the umpire declared the batter out. If he was so good, why did he attraction on that day?,” Harbhajan mentioned on Star Sports activities
“On one hand he used to stroll off to point out the world that he was a great particular person, however however, he was concerned in dishonest. India weren’t enjoying towards 11 gamers on that however towards 13 ( two umpires). We may have simply drawn the sport however ended up dropping due to what occurred on the sector,” he added.
