Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa Sarhad-Gavaskar made a shocking claim about the ‘Mr Fix-it’ controversy that rocked Indian cricket during the Trophy. Ahead of the final Test against Sydney in Australia news Reports have surfaced that an elderly player is trying to pose as the interim captain.
Virat Kohli was seen as a suspect in the whole controversy as an Indian Express report claimed that he was trying to take over the reigns of the Indian team following Rohit Sharma’s poor form with the bat.
Uthappa feels that either Kohli or KL Rahul could be the suspects in this unfortunate controversy. Although he didn’t name the exact name, Uthappa slammed the player for trying to disrupt the atmosphere in the dressing room.
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Virat Kohli, KL Rahul has been named suspect by Robin Uthappa
Speaking to Lallanthop, Robin Uthappa opened up about the whole ‘Mr Fix-it’ controversy and revealed his methods while in the dressing room. He feels it is wrong to disturb a player in the middle series or tournament.
“I am the kind of person who, if something happens, I mention it directly. I know people in the team individually. But as the tour, the tournament goes on, I don’t talk to any of them because every player has their own routine and mindset,” Uthappa said.
“It doesn’t seem right to enter their space at this time. That’s why I don’t talk to anyone during the tournament, I don’t text anyone, whether they play well or badly. If they play badly, I send them a message to motivate them.”
“If they have done well, made some records, I congratulate them. That being said, I don’t interact. But I don’t know who Mr. Fix-it is in this matter. People say it is speculation. For me, there is no smoke without fire in the Indian team.” he added.
Who is ‘Mr Fix it’ according to Robin Uthappa?
When asked about the identity of the player, Robin Uthappa predicted that the player is big and specifically named Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. He criticized the player for trying to create differences during the crucial series.
“These are older players. “It could be KL Rahul, Virat Kohli. We feel that Rahul is not old, he has been in the side for the last eight to nine years. In this sense it is speculative. But there is another side to it,” the former India all-rounder pointed out.
“But for me, I am concerned about the right reception of the Indian team. Especially during an important series. It’s the most important series and even if it happens this time, keep it in, why take it out? Families have differences all the time,” he added.
Rohit Sharma has ruled himself out of the Sydney Test
India’s regular captain Rohit Sharma has endured poor form with the bat, conceding just 31 runs in three Tests in the Test series against Australia at a miserable average of 6.20. Rohit ruled himself out for the final Test in Sydney due to poor form.
jasprit bumrah He led India in Sydney but could not prevent the team from losing 1-3 to hosts Australia. Bumrah was injured midway through the Sydney Test and Virat Kohli became India’s captain.
While Rohit endured a poor run, Virat Kohli too had a disappointing run. Kohli scored 190 runs in five Tests at an average of 23.75. Even when Rohit is the captain, Kohli handles the players as captain on numerous occasions.
