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Sachin Tendulkar to Shoaib Akhtar: Former cricketers slam, troll Team India after embarrassing defeat to Australia

Former cricket stars have reacted with shock following India's inexplicable batting collapse in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Here are some of their reactions.
Former cricket stars have reacted with shock following India's inexplicable batting collapse in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Here are some of their reactions. (Photo | Agencies)
Former cricket stars have reacted with shock following India's inexplicable batting collapse in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Here are some of their reactions. (Photo | Agencies)
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INDIAN BATTING LEGEND SACHIN TENDULKAR: With the way India batted & bowled in the 1st innings, they were in the driver's seat, but the Aussies came back really hard this morning. That is the beauty of Test cricket. It’s NEVER over till it’s over. India was outclassed in the 2nd half. Congratulations to Australia! (Photo | PTI)
INDIAN BATTING LEGEND SACHIN TENDULKAR: With the way India batted & bowled in the 1st innings, they were in the driver's seat, but the Aussies came back really hard this morning. That is the beauty of Test cricket. It’s NEVER over till it’s over. India was outclassed in the 2nd half. Congratulations to Australia! (Photo | PTI)
PAKISTAN BATTING GREAT JAVED MIANDAD: I think some of the balls were unplayable to be fair but what surprised me was that no one even down the order put up resistance. A total of 36 does not represent the worth of this team. (Photo | AP)
PAKISTAN BATTING GREAT JAVED MIANDAD: I think some of the balls were unplayable to be fair but what surprised me was that no one even down the order put up resistance. A total of 36 does not represent the worth of this team. (Photo | AP)
FORMER INDIAN OPENER VIRENDER SEHWAG: The OTP to forget this is 49204084041 - Referring to the Indian batsmen’s sequence of scores in the second innings. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN OPENER VIRENDER SEHWAG: The OTP to forget this is 49204084041 - Referring to the Indian batsmen’s sequence of scores in the second innings. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN PACER SHOAIB AKHTAR: I woke up & saw the score 369. I couldn't believe it. Then I washed my eyes and saw the score 36/9. I couldn't believe it either & went back to sleep. (Photo | AP)
FORMER PAKISTAN PACER SHOAIB AKHTAR: I woke up & saw the score 369. I couldn't believe it. Then I washed my eyes and saw the score 36/9. I couldn't believe it either & went back to sleep. (Photo | AP)
INDIAN BATTING GREAT SUNIL GAVASKAR: Any team that is all out for their lowest ever Test score since they started playing, that’s never good to see. It is not fair to blame the Indian batsmen for the way they got out, because it was just simply superb bowling by the Australians. Like I said, most teams would have struggled. (Photo | PTI)
INDIAN BATTING GREAT SUNIL GAVASKAR: Any team that is all out for their lowest ever Test score since they started playing, that’s never good to see. It is not fair to blame the Indian batsmen for the way they got out, because it was just simply superb bowling by the Australians. Like I said, most teams would have struggled. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN SKIPPER WASIM AKRAM: Wait what happened? I just went to play 9 holes came back game over. What a spell by The Australians. Pace matters. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN SKIPPER WASIM AKRAM: Wait what happened? I just went to play 9 holes came back game over. What a spell by The Australians. Pace matters. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN SANJAY MANJREKAR: 36 will no doubt be looked at in isolation & should be too, but here’s India’s totals in last 3 Tests (2 in NZ) when the ball has moved around - 165, 191, 242, 124,244,36. Clearly India needs to improve its defensive skills. Easier said than done in today’s environment. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN SANJAY MANJREKAR: 36 will no doubt be looked at in isolation & should be too, but here’s India’s totals in last 3 Tests (2 in NZ) when the ball has moved around - 165, 191, 242, 124,244,36. Clearly India needs to improve its defensive skills. Easier said than done in today’s environment. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN SKIPPER SHAHID AFRIDI: Brilliant display by Cummins and Hazelwood today, really enjoyed top-quality Test match fast bowling after long time. Indian batting is still capable of fighting back but it will be now tougher without Kohli. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN SKIPPER SHAHID AFRIDI: Brilliant display by Cummins and Hazelwood today, really enjoyed top-quality Test match fast bowling after long time. Indian batting is still capable of fighting back but it will be now tougher without Kohli. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN MOHAMMAD KAIF: Switch off the phones, shut out the noise, stick together as a group and look ahead, that is the only way to get out of this right now for India. Ajinkya Rahane needs to gather the group together and stamp his leadership going forward. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN MOHAMMAD KAIF: Switch off the phones, shut out the noise, stick together as a group and look ahead, that is the only way to get out of this right now for India. Ajinkya Rahane needs to gather the group together and stamp his leadership going forward. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN MICHAEL VAUGHAN: Told ya...India are going to get hammered in the Test Series...Australia vs India: 4-0. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN MICHAEL VAUGHAN: Told ya...India are going to get hammered in the Test Series...Australia vs India: 4-0. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER INDIAN ALL-ROUNDER IRFAN PATHAN: Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN ALL-ROUNDER IRFAN PATHAN: Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER SRI LANKA ALL-ROUNDER RUSSEL ARNOLD: Wow...What a turnaround. Congratulations Australia. (Photo | Russel Arnold Twitter)
FORMER SRI LANKA ALL-ROUNDER RUSSEL ARNOLD: Wow...What a turnaround. Congratulations Australia. (Photo | Russel Arnold Twitter)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN VINOD KAMBLI: Saavdhani hati, durghatna ghati! Sums up the day for Team India. Let's hope for a better show in upcoming games. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN BATSMAN VINOD KAMBLI: Saavdhani hati, durghatna ghati! Sums up the day for Team India. Let's hope for a better show in upcoming games. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER PAKISTAN CAPTAIN RASHID LATIF: These things happen they are days when the bowlers just hit the right spot 100 per cent of the time and the edges go straight to fielders. I think the collapse occurred because the Indian batsmen perhaps came out with a mindset to attack the bowling and dominate. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER PAKISTAN CAPTAIN RASHID LATIF: These things happen they are days when the bowlers just hit the right spot 100 per cent of the time and the edges go straight to fielders. I think the collapse occurred because the Indian batsmen perhaps came out with a mindset to attack the bowling and dominate. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER INDIAN PACER RP SINGH: It was a bad day today no doubt but remember it's a 4 match series. We have bounced back in past and this team can do that too. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER INDIAN PACER RP SINGH: It was a bad day today no doubt but remember it's a 4 match series. We have bounced back in past and this team can do that too. (Photo | AFP)
FORMER PAKISTAN OPENER MOHSIN KHAN: I saw the dismissals and honestly speaking there was nothing wrong with the surface. I just felt the Indian batsmen showed lack of intent and they were in double minds about what to do against the Australian quicks. (Photo | AP)
FORMER PAKISTAN OPENER MOHSIN KHAN: I saw the dismissals and honestly speaking there was nothing wrong with the surface. I just felt the Indian batsmen showed lack of intent and they were in double minds about what to do against the Australian quicks. (Photo | AP)
FORMER INDIAN SPINNER PRAGYAN OJHA: The game was evenly poised and we were in it...but one session went badly against us. (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN SPINNER PRAGYAN OJHA: The game was evenly poised and we were in it...but one session went badly against us. (Photo | PTI)
NEW ZEALAND ALL-ROUNDER GRANT ELLIOTT: 36?!? Wow! (Photo | PTI)
NEW ZEALAND ALL-ROUNDER GRANT ELLIOTT: 36?!? Wow! (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN CRICKETER ROHAN GAVASKAR: Are we just witnessing the birth of a new format? First innings Test match - second innings T-20. Best of both worlds.
FORMER INDIAN CRICKETER ROHAN GAVASKAR: Are we just witnessing the birth of a new format? First innings Test match - second innings T-20. Best of both worlds.
FORMER INDIAN CRICKETER BISHAN SINGH BEDI: One devastating spell by Pat Cummins & Josh Hazlewood put paid to Indians’ pink hopes..the duo would've tested any modern batting lineup..utter lack of tight defence is realistic malaise of induced entertainment as is being displayed expensively/extensively globally..why complain?! (Photo | PTI)
FORMER INDIAN CRICKETER BISHAN SINGH BEDI: One devastating spell by Pat Cummins & Josh Hazlewood put paid to Indians’ pink hopes..the duo would've tested any modern batting lineup..utter lack of tight defence is realistic malaise of induced entertainment as is being displayed expensively/extensively globally..why complain?! (Photo | PTI)
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