Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of India, has once again taken a jab at England legends Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton regarding their previous comments about the Indian team during the recent Champions Trophy. Hussain, the ex-England captain, stirred up quite a debate during the tournament by suggesting that the Rohit Sharma-led squad had an "undeniable advantage" since all their matches were played at the same venue—Dubai.

While it was actually Pat Cummins from Australia who first pointed out this advantage after it was decided that Dubai would host all of India's games due to their choice not to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, Nasser and Atherton fueled a broader conversation. Several other seasoned cricketers backed their views, questioning the ICC's scheduling, while media from South Africa and Australia criticized the BCCI for flexing their influence in the situation.

In his column for Sportstar, Gavaskar argued that these "negative comments" should have been voiced when the ICC announced in December that Dubai would be the venue for India's matches.

"There will always be critics who mention the advantage India had by playing at a single venue without the hassle of travel. But that decision was made by the ICC long before the tournament kicked off, and any complaints about it should have been raised before the first ball was bowled," he stated.

Gavaskar didn't hold back in his criticism of Nasser and Atherton, questioning why England has failed to capitalize on home advantage despite hosting numerous ICC tournaments.

He pointed out, "If 'home advantage' is the reason for India's success, then why didn't England, where most of the complainers are from, win any ICC trophies until 2019, even after hosting it several times before?"

Gavaskar warns the selectors for India

The Indian cricket legend was pleased that Rohit chose not to announce his retirement, expressing confidence that the captain could still be a key player in the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. However, Gavaskar cautioned the selectors to proceed carefully over the next couple of years, as 2027 is likely to be a pivotal moment for India’s cricketing future.

Rohit also put to rest any speculation about his retirement, stating that he hasn't made any decisions about stepping away from the format. With the next major 50-over event being the ICC World Cup in South Africa in 2027, the selectors will need to be very careful with team choices in the upcoming months. Watching Rohit accept the Champions Trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah was a heartwarming moment for Indian cricket fans, who will always cherish that memory.

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