Sunil Gavaskar wins the internet as he asks British commentator about Kohinoor diamond during IPL game
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Former Indian cricket team captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar left Twitter abuzz as he asked British commentator Alan Wilkins about the Kohinoor diamond during commentary in the ongoing IPL 2022.
Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar left English commentator Alan Wilkins stumped as he asked him about the Kohinoor diamond on commentary during the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL 2022.
Batting legend Gavaskar, who is known for his sharp analysis of the game, is also blessed with a great sense of humour which was on display during the game between RR and LSG. Gavaskar went on to ask Wilkins about the Kohinoor after the British commentator made a reference between the Marin Drive and the Queen's necklace.
The game was being played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and during one of the breaks, the broadcaster showcased some of the shots of the famous Marin drive which is right next to the stadium. Marin drive is also known as the 'Queen's Necklace'. While speaking about the same, Gavaskar went on to remind Wilkins of the Kohinoor which is still awaited in India.
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“We are still awaiting the Kohinoor diamond," said Gavaskar on-air as the duo enjoyed fun banter during commentary. Wilkins then went on to state that he knew Gavaskar was going to talk about the Kohinoor to which the former India captain responded by requesting the English commentator to see if he can use his influence and ask the British government to return the diamond to India.
The footage of Gavaskar's cheeky conversation with Wilkins soon went viral on social media as it became the talk of the town on Twitter. Here is a look at some of the reactions -
#SunnyGavaskar demands the Kohinoor pic.twitter.com/TyE95ZqNFT
— Mohit Dinodia (@MohitDinodia) April 10, 2022
Sunil Gavaskar ribbing Alan Wilkins about the British taking away the Kohinoor after Wilkins made a comment about Marine Drive being called the Queen’s Necklace is GOLD! #TATAIPL2022
— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) April 10, 2022
Oh LORD!
— Adam Rego ֎ (@mindfulprostate) April 10, 2022
Sunil Gavaskar just did it!!
He asked Alan Wilkins to wiggle around his influence all the way up to the royalty in order secure the Kohinoor back for India while commentating live on TV in front of the millions. Casually!
An Absolute Gem! #IPL2022 #LSGvsRR
Sunil Gavaskar just asked fellow commentator @alanwilkins22 to return the Kohinoor. “If you have any influence, maybe you can ask the Queen to return it.”
— Siddharth's Echelon (@SiddharthKG7) April 10, 2022
Gavaskar Sir ko Bharat Ratna when?
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Kohinoor diamond which is also called the 'Mountain of Light' has had a long turbulent history. It is currently placed at the Jewel House of the Toer of London in the UK. The Indian government had last year informed that it was in talks with relevant authorities to bring the Kohinoor diamond and other Indian antiquities back to India.