Dubai: Chasing the target of 148 runs set by Pakistan, Jadeja and Hardy came to the rescue when India fell to 89 for 4. 58 runs were required in the next 6 overs. The 2017 Champions Trophy disaster flashed in the minds of Indian fans as a flashback. A lot of criticism was raised against the Indian top batsmen who pushed the match to be decided and won easily. Former Pakistan player Wasim Akram and former India player Gautam Gambhir openly say that the important thing is to change the batting style according to the situation and not to play aggressively.
After Rohit Sharma became the captain, India is playing Twenty20 in an aggressive mode. The former players also say that they do not fully agree with the Hitman’s policy of always attacking the bowlers. It is heard that India’s batting style has changed completely, rather than a player scoring 60 runs in 50 balls, Indian captain Rohit Sharma wants to score 50 in 25 balls. Although the Indian team is playing in a positive manner, swinging the bat considering the situation will be beneficial. 20 overs are ahead of you and you have to try to achieve the target in those 20 overs. Wasim Akram told the sports media that he should not lose wickets by being adventurous.
But Gautam Gambhir criticized the Indian frontline. Gambhir said that positivity does not mean showing enthusiasm. Whether the game is won in the 15th over or the 19th over is not a factor. Chasing 148 runs, it doesn’t matter if they score 60 runs in six overs for the loss of five wickets, such moves will give the opposition an edge in the match. Gautam Gambhir said that if the bowlers have an advantage in the new ball and try to play aggressively, it will lead to the loss of 3-4 wickets in six overs and will push the team into a big crisis.
Batting in reply against Pakistan, India made a mistake in the first over. Opener KL Rahul’s wicket (zero) fell in the second ball. Debutant Naseem Shah dismissed Rahul as a golden duck. Next came former captain Virat Kohli, who played his 100th international Twenty20 match. With captain Rohit Sharma (12 off 18 balls) as a spectator, Kohli began to bat, and the Indian scoreboard moved slowly. Kohli scored 35 runs in 34 balls including three fours and a six.
In the eighth over, Rohit also changed gears by smashing Mohammad Nawaz for a six, but was dismissed in that over. Ravindra Jadeja, who was promoted in the batting order, came to the crease later. Nawaz himself also dropped Kohli in the 10th over. Suryakumar Yadav (18 off 18 balls) did not have much life after that. Later, Jadeja and Hardik came together. The duo added 52 runs for the fifth wicket. Jadeja was dismissed on the first ball of the last over.
English Summary: Gambhir, Akram not impressed Team India’s new T20I template