Sunil Gavaskar slams strategies on large adjustments after T20 World Cup exit: We are well-known for knee-jerk response

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has suggested towards a knee-jerk response after India’s exit from the T20 World Cup. Gavaskar has mentioned that the choice committee will take its calls in due time and one has to attend for that.

Melbourne,UPDATED: Nov 11, 2022 22:34 IST

India cricket workforce after their semi-final loss vs England. (Courtesy: AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has requested for a little bit calm amid the sweeping criticism confronted by the Indian workforce after their exit from the T20 World Cup. Gavaskar, chatting with India Today mentioned that the nation is known for its knee-jerk reactions and mentioned that the choice committee must be given a while to assume.

“Let’s not talk about wholesale changes just because we have lost one match. We are very famous for our knee-jerk reactions and having a go at our team. I don’t think that is the right way. Yes, I think that hard calls need to be taken and hopefully the selection committee would take them,” Gavaskar mentioned after being requested if India ought to be taking a look at a more energizing workforce within the T20Is.

Answering the question on what led to India’s loss within the semi-final of the event, Gavaskar mentioned that India didn’t do nicely within the powerplays, which basically led to their loss.

“I think the lack of winning the powerplays. Whenever we are beaten in the powerplays, we struggle to win,” Gavaskar mentioned.

Gavaskar felt that the choice committee will take their time earlier than altering the set-up, however mentioned that one would possibly count on to see completely different mixtures after New Year.

“Yes, I think that will engage the selection committee’s mind. If any change is going to happen, it will start after New Year once the domestic Indian season begins,” Gavaskar mentioned.

The India legend had earlier backed Hardik Pandya to take over because the captain within the T20I facet and reiterated his needs on the present. India will now tackle New Zealand and Bangladesh in again to again collection, earlier than taking part in their house season in 2023.

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Kingshuk Kusari

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Nov 11, 2022