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‘You’re a professional’: Sunil Gavaskar criticizes star India cricketer over blunder against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash
24htopnews | September 22, 2025 12:06 PM CST

New Delhi: Former India legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar was furious after Shivam Dube bowled a no-ball during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. Brought into the attack by captain Suryakumar Yadav in the 11th over Dube made an immediate impact as Saim Ayub mistimes his shot on the second delivery with Abhishek Sharma pulling off a brilliant catch to break a threatening stand with Sahibzada Farhan. Gavaskar slammed Dube for delivering a no-ball After taking Saim Ayubs wicket Dube overstepped just two balls later delivering a no-ball prompting Gavaskar to deliver a scathing remark on commentary You cannot do this. You are a professional cricketer. You have to be more careful Gavaskar said on commentary. India dropped four catches India committed numerous mistakes in their match against Pakistan as they dropped four catches. Abhishek Sharma was responsible for two of them. Although he later took an outstanding catch to dismiss Ayub he had earlier let Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan go twice. Vice-captain Shubman Gill also dropped a simple catch in the later stage of Pakistans innings. Farhan capitalized on Indiass mistakes and scored a quick 58 off 45 balls which included five fours and three sixes. Dube made a crucial impact with the ball Dube however made a crucial impact with the ball as he grabbed two wickets including set batter Farhans. In a rare move he completed his full quota of four overs finishing with impressive figures of 2/33. Pakistan posted a total of 171/5 in 20 overs a notable improvement from their group-stage clash against India where they managed only 127. Besides Farhan other Pakistans batters contributed important cameos. Saim Ayub (21 off 17) Mohammad Nawaz (21 off 19) and Faheem Ashraf (20 off 8) delivered key performances. This was the first Super Four match of the Asia Cup for both teams. Story Highlight Sunil Gavaskar was furious after Shivam Dube bowled a no-ball during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. Dube who was introduced in 11th over made an immediate impact as Saim Ayub mistimes his shot on the second delivery with Abhishek Sharma pulling off a brilliant catch to break a threatening stand with Sahibzada Farhan. After taking Saim Ayubs wicket Dube overstepped just two balls later delivering a no-ball. Gavaskar criticized Shivam Dube and said you are a professional cricketer you have to be more careful.


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