'Pehle match toh hone do' - Sunil Gavaskar gives a splendid reply to a fan who doubted Harshal Patel's inclusion in the squad

Sunil Gavaskar, Harshal Patel (Image Source: Twitter)

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has come hard at a fan who doubted Harshal Patel’s inclusion in the Indian T20 World Cup squad. The veteran interacted with fans recently on a channel and answered their doubts.

Harshal Patel made it to the squad after his excellent stint with the Bangalore franchise in the Indian T20 League. While playing for India, Patel has gone for runs but has fetched India crucial breakthroughs with his skills.

The player, alongside Jasprit Bumrah, missed out on the squad for the Asia Cup 2022 due to injuries. The duo spent their time in the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore to get fit on time. The Indian Cricket Board, recently, announced India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022. Sunil Gavaskar did not hesitate to speak up for the youngster, who is making a comeback.

'Pehle match toh hone do': Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar came up with a splendid reply to a fan who criticized Harshal Patel. He said that the player needs to be backed and one must wait before commenting on the potential of the youngster.

“Aagey jaa kar dekhenge na unki pitai kaise ho sakti hai! Aap ne pehle se hi tay kar diya pitai hogi kyunki wo slow bowling karte hain. Yaar, pehle match toh hone do. Uske baad aap bol sakte hain aisa ho gaya, waisa ho gaya (We’ll see whether he gets thrashed or not, You have already made your assumption because he’s not fast. My friend, at least let the match happen first and then you can make your arguments’,” he replied to the fan on Sports Tak.

Many fans have criticized his inclusion in the squad while many backed him to do well. Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah's combination will be a threatening one for the opponents as India missed their services in the Asia Cup 2022.