'This is not cricket, this is only batting' - Gambhir after India's record ODI chase
India cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has criticized the quality of pitches in recent ODI matches, suggesting they are too favorable to batters. He expressed concern that the lack of assistance for bowlers makes it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing debates in professional cricket regarding pitch preparation and the balance between bat and ball in limited-overs formats.
India coach also felt that wickets offering so little for bowlers were "not fair", making it difficult for them to have a meaningful…
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