Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, Sunny Gavaskar, made a noteworthy observation during the Mumbai Indians (MI) versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) match in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. While providing his expert analysis during the game, Gavaskar named four players, namely MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shikhar Dhawan, who he believes have a significant impact on their team's victories. Gavaskar stated that whenever these players score 60 or 70 runs, their team ends up winning the game.
Furthermore, Gavaskar also highlighted the performances of Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, who he believes have consistently contributed to their team's success over the years. However, it is worth noting that Gavaskar did not mention Suresh Raina, despite the latter's reputation as "Mr. IPL" due to his impressive performances in the tournament over the years.
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While it remains unclear as to why Gavaskar did not include Raina in his list, the former cricketer's observation on the players' impact on their team's victories is likely to spark discussions and debates among cricket enthusiasts.