Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks

[King Tendulkar]

And rightly so ------------------ Sunil Gavaskar has apologised for the remark he made about David Hookes' death when criticising Australia's on-field behavior, saying the comment was "uncalled for and inappropriate". He did not, however, alter his claim that the Australian team would be more admired if they watched their manners during matches. "I do regret it ... on the breakfast show I do with ESPN, I read out a statement regretting what I had said," Gavaskar told Melbourne radio station SEN. "On live television and radio, sometimes you respond on the spur of the moment with a remark that can cause hurt and pain to others. "I realise and I accept that what I said was uncalled for and inappropriate. Having said that, I hope they [Hookes' family and friends] have the bigness of heart to forgive me for what I said about David Hookes." On a television show last week, Gavaskar warned the Australians could get "whacked" in a bar if they operated the same way off the field as they did on it and his comments followed Ricky Ponting's complaint Gavaskar acted badly during his playing days. Allan Border , Darren Lehmann, Glenn McGrath and Brad Hodge all joined the backlash over Gavaskar's linking of Hookes' death to poor on-field behaviour. Gavaskar said he had not spoken to Ponting since his comments about Hookes, but hoped to have a friendly chat with him. "I am not at loggerheads with Ricky Ponting, I admire him for his batting and for the way he has come back after the Ashes loss. Cricketers hardly ever hold too much against each other. I'm pretty certain the next time Ricky and I meet up, we'll be fine, we'll be able to shake hands, share a joke and carry on with our lives." Gavaskar also addressed his earlier comments about the Australian team - that they were "not popular winners" because of sometimes "awful" on-field behaviour - which drew a sharp response from Ponting. "What I was trying to say, the West Indies in the 1970s and 80s ... they were winning just about everything, but they were universally admired," he said. "There are so many champions who are universally admired, like your Rod Laver, today there is Roger Federer. The Australian team can also be universally admired if they can only curb their behaviour on some occasions."

[King]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks Good on him :wtg: It does happen to even the best of diplomats sometimes saying something but not really meaning it. I think it was not good of Gavaskar to dig up Hookes instance and rightfully he has apologized. It will only help his reputation and not otherwise.

[King Tendulkar]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks Yes well done sunny. It takes a big man to admit you are wrong and apologise. All is forgiven and you are back to being one of my heroes :wtg:

[DesiChap]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks Good on him to apologise. No need to drag a dead person in the mud. The Convicts were able to deflect from the main substance because of this omment. Now they can get back to topic :wtg:

[talksport]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks I think it is all pre planned.... Sunny wants to make the point and then apologise...

[shailesh]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks Ozs must be scratching their heads as they must have expected more hate..good one Sunny..first a slap to make the point, then an apology to set an example of decency, a true gentleman :wtg:

[kumble_rocks]

Re: Sunny apologises for Hookes remarks Good gesture by Sunny. :wtg: