Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has strongly rebuked Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar for his recent critical remarks on Pakistan's cricket team.

Gavaskar, in a recent interview, suggested that even India's second-string team could challenge Pakistan's current squad, citing their lack of intent and bench strength.

"I think even India's B team would give Pakistan a tough challenge. It would be very hard for Pakistan's current team to beat them," Gavaskar had said.

The former Indian opener was particularly critical of Pakistan's batting approach, highlighting their inability to rotate the strike effectively.

"Mohammad Rizwan hit the first ball of his innings for a four, and I thought we were in for something different. However, the batters soon started blocking deliveries instead of rotating the strike. The Indian spinners completed their overs quickly, and it was surprising that Pakistan's batters didn't show any urgency," he remarked.

Gavaskar also pointed out Pakistan's failure to develop a strong pipeline of players over the years.

"Pakistan has talented players, but they haven't been able to build a strong backup. It's surprising that they have struggled to produce batters like Inzamam-ul-Haq. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is being played domestically, yet it hasn't yielded enough top-quality batters," he added.

Inzamam, known for his composed demeanor, did not take Gavaskar's words lightly and responded with a firm yet respectful warning.

"Gavaskar sahab should see stats. He is an elder and senior; we respect him. But when talking about someone's country... Your team has played well. You have the right to praise your team. But it's not right to say about another team like this. Please be careful with your words, I am saying this in a slightly harsh tone," Inzamam retorted.

The comments from both cricketing greats have stirred reactions across the cricketing world, with fans and analysts weighing in on Pakistan's struggles and India's dominance in the current international setup.