Gambhir concerned about India's batting collapses ahead of World Cup
Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed concern over the team's recurring batting collapses during their tour of New Zealand. He emphasized the need for better technical and mental preparation to handle challenging pace-bowling conditions ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Why it matters
The performance of the Indian cricket team is a major cultural and sporting focus in India, and these struggles highlight potential vulnerabilities for the team in international tournaments.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI India getting bowled out for 89 against New Zealand in the fourth ODI here has left head coach Gautam Gambhir concerned as the collapse is not one off and happened in conditions that are similar to what the team will encounter during next year's World Cup in South Africa. After India suffered a crushing 244-run loss to New Zealand here on Friday, Gambhir admitted that the manner and speed of the batting collapse, rather than the low total, was a worry ahead of the global event. "You're always concerned when you get bundled out for 90-odd. Why won't I be concerned? These are conditions which are going to be closest to what we might get during the World Cup," Gambhir said at the post-match press conference. "The bigger concern is not the runs. It's how quickly we got bundled out, around 26 or 27 overs.
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