India, May 25 -- Sunil Gavaskar has come to Rishabh Pant's defence, pinning the blame for his on-air slip-up on broadcasters. The legendary Indian cricketer believes captains, especially after a defeat, should be given time to cool off and process the result instead of being immediately pulled aside for a live interview. Last Monday, Pant dropped an infamous F-bomb on live television, saying, "We're a f****** good team," after Lucknow Super Giants were knocked out of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Even though Ian Bishop apologised quickly, Pant's remark quickly sparked widespread reactions.

Gavaskar, however, believes the blame should not fall on Pant. According to him, anyone can lose control emotionally when asked to speak momen...