Gavaskar, Aaron Slam India's Bowling in T20I Loss

Sunil Gavaskar and Varun Aaron question India's bowling strategy after West Indies' record 250-run chase in the second T20I in Ranchi. Series tied 1-1.

India's bowling attack drew sharp criticism after West Indies successfully chased a target of 250 runs in the second T20I in Ranchi, leveling the five-match series. Shai Hope's century and Sherfane Rutherford's rapid 84 powered the visitors to a six-wicket victory with two overs remaining, marking the second-highest T20I chase.

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment, stating the bowlers should have defended the total given the runs scored. He questioned the bowling coach's expectations and the bowlers' performance against a West Indies team that recovered from early setbacks.

Additionally, former fast bowler Varun Aaron singled out the decision to use Axar Patel in the Powerplay, suggesting pace bowlers should have been utilized against shaky middle-order batsmen. India captain Shreyas Iyer cited the significant impact of dew as a major factor making the large total defendable.

The series is now tied 1-1, with India needing to reassess their bowling plans against a West Indies side that demonstrated formidable chasing capabilities.

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