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“What is happening, Ian?...”: Gavaskar teases Bishop about the missing Caribbean pace

Poulomi Chakraborty

Gavaskar's sharp jab at Ian Bishop (Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com, @TiredBhiim/x.com)Gavaskar's sharp jab at Ian Bishop (Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com, @TiredBhiim/x.com)

After a thrilling start to the two-match Test series between India and West Indies, both sides have reunited in Delhi for the second Test match of the series. As the Caribbean bowlers take the new ball early on, their struggles on the field have already drawn attention.

As the West Indies bowlers struggled to find their rhythm, Sunil Gavaskar seized every chance to rib Ian Bishop. Later on, their fun banter grabbed the attention.

Gavaskar teases Ian Bishop on the field

After a heartbreaking defeat in the first Test against India, the West Indies returned in the second Test with all determination, but the beginning remained dull. Following India’s decision to bat first, West Indies started with the ball, but their pace magic was missing. As Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul took the field, the Caribbean bowler failed to deliver a single bouncer with the new ball.

That struggle caught former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar’s attention. As former West Indies great Ian Bishop was there with him, Gavaskar couldn’t resist a cheeky jab, quipping about the missing bouncers in the first six overs and playfully questioning the famed Caribbean pace attack.

“It's been six overs with the new ball and not a single bouncer from the West Indies pacers. What is happening, Ian? What happened to the West Indies pace attack?,” he said.

Bhogle weighs in as Bishop finds his footing

With the West Indies missing their bouncers, Sunil Gavaskar had already left Ian Bishop rattled. Stunned by Gavaskar’s remark, Bishop took time to settle in before answering, and Harsha Bhogle stepped in. Bhogle said, “He's in the commentary box, it's a bit tough to bowl a bounce from here.”

Answering Gavaskar’s jab, the Caribbean great said, “I'm sure we will see one from the likes of Seales.”

Sunil Gavaskar’s remark was not false, as the Caribbean side failed to secure early breakthroughs. After Jomel Warrican removed KL Rahul on 58 runs, Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal are driving India towards a giant total. With Sudharsan reaching his fifty, Jaiswal now eyes a century, thrilling the Delhi crowd with their masterful display.