Mumbai, July 28 -- Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar revealed he would've traded the cricket bat for
the pickleball paddle when asked to pick a sport he would have excelled in if not for cricket.
During a live broadcast on Sony Sports Network during the 4th Test between India and England, Gavaskar said, "Pickleball for sure. I have a little stake in a pickleball team," referring to his franchise Dilli Dillwale in the World Pickleball League (WPBL).
In a fun twist, Cheteshwar Pujara, also on the panel, jumped in and asked, "Can you hire me in one of your teams?"
Gavaskar was quick with his reply, "Anytime. You make up your mind. Yesterday you were signed by Manchester United. Now you want to be signed by our team. We'll give you a contract. ...