However, Kohli failed to convert it into a big score after being dismissed by Tanzim Shakib.
Kohli tried to charge down the wicket and attempted a slog against the Bangladesh pacer, but ended up missing the ball completely.
Gavaskar was not pleased with the shot selection and suggested that the former India captain should have attempted an inside-out stroke.
While Gavaskar's remarks seemed like constructive criticism; they were not taken well by some fans on social media.
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Sunil Gavaskar was critical of Virat Kohli's shot selection |Courtesy-IANS/AP
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Sunil Gavaskar 's remarks on Virat Kohli 's dismissal during the 2024 T20 World Cup clash between India and Bangladesh at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua have sparked outrage on social media, with opinions divided on the remarks.
After a poor start to the tournament, Kohli looked in fine touch with the bat during the game as he made 38 runs on 27 balls and helped the Men in Blue make an aggressive start. However, Kohli failed to convert it into a big score after being dismissed by Tanzim Shakib.
Kohli tried to charge down the wicket and attempted a slog against the Bangladesh pacer, but ended up missing the ball completely. Gavaskar was not pleased with the shot selection and suggested that the former India captain should have attempted an inside-out stroke.
"Yes, it is a big wicket. He was batting so well. What was he trying to do. At the end of the day, he was trying to hit towards the long on side. There were fielders on that side. There was nobody on the offside. Maybe, he should have tried to play the inside out shot which he plays so well," said Gavaskar on air during the match.
Earlier, Gavakasar was all praise for Indian captain Rohit Sharma after he was dismissed after a quick-fire 11-ball 23. and praised him for putting the team's interest ahead of himself.
While Gavaskar's remarks seemed like constructive criticism; they were not taken well by some fans on social media.
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Kohli and Gavaskar had found themselves in the middle of a major controversy during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). After the Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend slammed people in the media box for making comments on his strike rate, Gavaskar hit back at Kohli with some strong-worded remarks and was critical of the broadcasters too.
