West Indies slammed for final over antics to target Arshdeep Singh in Hyderabad
Former cricketer Shreevats Goswami criticized West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph for repeatedly bowling short-pitched deliveries at an injured Arshdeep Singh during a T20I match. The incident occurred when India had no realistic chance of winning, leading to calls that the behavior violated the spirit of the game.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing debates regarding sportsmanship and player safety in professional cricket when matches are effectively decided.
West Indies may have secured a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, but their conduct in the closing moments of the match drew criticism from former Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami. He questioned Shamar Joseph’s decision to continue bowling short deliveries at Arshdeep Singh when India had no realistic chance of pulling off a comeback.India needed 35 runs off the final over and had just one wicket remaining, with Arshdeep on strike and Mayank Yadav at the non-striker’s end. With the result all but decided, Joseph unleashed short-pitched deliveries directed towards Arshdeep’s body.IND vs WI 4th T20I: Updates | ScorecardOne of those deliveries struck the Indian pacer around the shoulder and arm area as he attempted to pull the ball towards the leg side.
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