'Why attack the batter?': Gavaskar fumes as Shamar Joseph hits Arshdeep Singh
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph for repeatedly bowling short at an injured Arshdeep Singh during a T20I match. Gavaskar argued that the tactic was unsportsmanlike and that the bowler should have targeted the stumps instead of the batter's body.
Why it matters
The incident sparked debate over sportsmanship and player safety in professional cricket, highlighting the tension between competitive aggression and fair play.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph after a delivery struck Arshdeep Singh on the shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Gavaskar also called on India's batters to take greater responsibility after the hosts lost the match by 24 runs. The defeat levelled the five-match series and set up a decider in Bengaluru on Saturday.West Indies scored 247 for three before bowling India out for 223. Keemo Paul took five wickets, while captain Shai Hope led the visitors with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls.The incident took place towards the end of India's chase. A bouncer from Joseph hit Arshdeep on the shoulder, leaving the Indian pacer in pain.Despite the discomfort, Arshdeep continued batting with India needing 30 runs off the final ball.
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