In 18 deliveries within the ‘death overs’ he has bowled in 3 matches in opposition to Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and now Australia, he has given away 49 runs, says the previous India captain
In 18 deliveries within the ‘death overs’ he has bowled in 3 matches in opposition to Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and now Australia, he has given away 49 runs, says the previous India captain
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s poor show on the loss of life overs is a “real concern” for India, going into subsequent month’s T20 World Cup.
Bhuvneshwar has leaked fairly a lot of runs on the loss of life in the previous few matches. His 16-run nineteenth over allowed Australia to tug off a report chase of 209 within the first T20I in Mohali on Tuesday evening.
“I don’t think there was too much dew. We didn’t see the fielders or bowlers trying to use the towel to try and dry their fingers. That’s not an excuse. We didn’t bowl well. For example, that 19th over… that’s a real concern,” Gavaskar stated on ‘Sports Today’.
“Somebody like a Bhuvneshwar Kumar is going for runs every single time, when he is expected. In 18 deliveries he has bowled in three matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and now Australia, he has given away 49 runs.
“It is nearly three runs per ball. Somebody along with his expertise and calibre, you count on he’ll give 35-36 runs in these 18 deliveries. That actually is an space of concern.” The former skipper stated India haven’t been capable of defend good totals however hoped a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah’s return will strengthen the bowling division.
Bumrah has been out of motion because the limited-overs collection in opposition to England in July earlier this 12 months as he was recovering from an previous again damage.
“What we now have seen in previous few years is that it has been one of many areas the place India have suffered. They haven’t been capable of defend good scores,” said Gavaskar.
“Maybe when Bumrah is available in, it may be a fully completely different state of affairs as a result of he will get wickets on the prime. India did not get these at present (Tuesday) as Australia acquired off to a flying begin.
“Having said that, it’s only the first match. Don’t forget, Australia are world champions. They are expected to do extraordinary things.”
Sloppy fielding: Shastri
Former head coach Ravi Shastri additionally got here down closely on India for his or her “sloppy standard of fielding” within the first T20I.
Defending 208, Indian fielders dropped as many as three catches, together with that of Cameron Green (61 off 30 balls) and Matthew Wade (45 not out off 21 balls).
“If you look at all the top Indian teams over the years, there is youth and experience. I find the youth missing here and hence the fielding,” Shastri, who was within the commentary field, stated.
“If you look at the last five-six years, I think this side is no match to any of the top sides when it comes to fielding. And that can hit badly in big tournaments.
“It implies that as a batting facet it’s a must to get that 15-20 runs recreation after recreation, as a result of in case you look across the subject, the place is brilliance? There isn’t any Jadeja. Where is that X-factor?” Axar Patel was the first offender as he dropped a regulation catch at deep mid-wicket to give a life to Green when he was on 42. KL Rahul then failed to grab a chance in long-off in the next over.
However, the catch that proved costly was that of Matthew Wade, who was dropped by Harshal Patel on his own bowling in the 18th over when the batter was on 1.
Wade went on to score an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls to take Australia home with four balls to spare.
“What I used to be upset at present with was the usual of fielding. I imply, it seems sloppy and I feel you want a large upping of the ante in relation to the fielding if it’s a must to beat large sides in large competitions,” Shastri stated.
India will subsequent face Australia within the second T20I at Nagpur on Friday.
