'Not exactly what was required': Gavaskar questions India's choices after defeat
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the team's tactical bowling decisions during their recent T20I loss to the West Indies. He specifically questioned the choice of bowlers for key overs and the timing of introducing spin options.
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High-profile critiques from legends like Gavaskar influence public discourse and team management strategies in cricket-obsessed nations like India.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned India's bowling decisions during their six-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi.He believes India could have used fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh or Mayank Yadav for the 18th over instead of Axar Patel, as the visitors chased down a target of 250 to level the five-match series 1-1.India scored 249/5, but the West Indies reached 252/4 in 19.2 overs, completing the highest successful T20I chase against India.Gavaskar questions bowling choicesGavaskar felt Mayank, who took three wickets and gave India early breakthroughs, could have been a better choice to bowl the 18th over, even though Arshdeep had conceded plenty of runs in his final over.“Definitely! I would have gone with either Arshdeep or Mayank. Yes, Arshdeep went for plenty in his final over, but Mayank had struck the early blows.
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