‘This is not cricket’: Gambhir questions pitch after India chase 406 with ease
Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has criticized the pitch conditions following a high-scoring ODI match where both teams exceeded 400 runs. He argued that the lack of balance between bat and ball undermines the integrity of the sport and unfairly disadvantages bowlers.
Why it matters
The comments highlight a growing debate in professional cricket regarding pitch preparation and the need to maintain a competitive balance between batting and bowling disciplines.
NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir had little doubt about the entertainment value of Wednesday’s extraordinary run-fest in Guwahati, but he was far less impressed by the conditions that allowed both teams to score more than 400 runs.After West Indies posted 405 for seven, India chased down the target in just 43.3 overs, winning by eight wickets to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0. Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, while Rohit Sharma scored 101 off 75 as India completed the highest successful run chase in their ODI history.Yet, for Gambhir, the remarkable numbers also highlighted a concern.
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