Sunil Gavaskar, while commentating for IPL 2022, jokingly asked his British counterpart Alan Wilkins about the Kohinoor diamond. The two laughed over it and so did their followers on social media.
Gavaskar and Wilkins were in the commentary box for the match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. During a break, the broadcaster showed an aerial view of Mumbai’s Marine Drive. The iconic three kilometre-long Promenade is also known as the ‘Queen’s Necklace’ because when viewed at night from an elevated point, the street lights resemble a string of pearls.
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The former India opener, on air, made a reference to the Kohinoor, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, which was taken from India by the British and placed in the crown of The Queen Mother.
“We are still awaiting the Kohinoor diamond,” Gavaskar said jokingly. He and Wilkins laughed for a while before the latter said that he knew the ‘little master’ will bring Kohinoor into the conversation.
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The former India skipper then asked Wilkins if he could use any special influence to ask the British government to return the diamond to India.
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Some social media users said Gavaskar should get a Bharat Ratna for making the request.
“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.”??? Gavaskar Sir ko Bharat Ratna when?” a Twitter user said.
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“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,” another one tweeted.
“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.” ???????????? Gavaskar Sir ko Bharat Ratna when?” a third one said.
