Published 16:17 IST, October 20th 2023

'They lost patience': India legend lambasts Shubman & Shreyas for throwing away wickets against BAN

Former Indian Cricket team captain has critiqued Shubman Gill & Shreyas Iyer after getting dismissed in a hasty manner against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Shubman Gill & Shreyas Iyer in action for Team India | Image: BCCI
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India cruised to ir 4th victory in ODI World Cup as y thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune. Virat Kohli's second World Cup hundred on home soil proved to be a major difference as India is yet to lose a match in tournament. Men in Blue are scheduled to face New Zealand at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on October 22.

3 things you need to kw

  • India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets
  • This is ir fourth consecutive win in ir World Cup campaign
  • Virat Kohli registered his first century in 2023 ODI World Cup

Also Read: 'If he intentionally tried to..': Shubman Gill's big reaction on wide ball debate in IND vs BAN game

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Sunil Gavaskar slammed Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill

It was Rohit Sharma who took stride and opened gaps taking advant of some shoddy Bangladesh bowling. He missed his half-century by a whisker but his opening partner Shubman Gill continued onslaught and brought up his first fifty in ODI World Cup 2023. But soon after, he had to return to pavilion as he tried to clear boundary. Shreyas Iyer, too went down cheaply and got out in a similar fashion. Sunil Gavaskar critiqued both Shreyas and Shubman as y got out in a hasty manner while attempting to hit a big shot.

In an interaction with Star Sports, former Indian captain had a go at two batsmen" 

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He (Shreyas Iyer) lost his patience. He was batting on 19, threw his wicket away. Shubman Gill (was batting on) fifty (53), threw his wicket away. You need to kw how to get to a hundred and it's important for Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill.

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Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill in action for Team India in ODI World Cup (Im: AP)

Gavaskar was particularly critical of Iyer, who once again tossed out a golden opportunity to stamp his authority at number four position.

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Shubman Gill is at least getting hundreds, Shreyas Iyer is t getting hundreds. He is getting his opportunities to bat at number 4 on pitches as good as se and attacks as toothless as this and he is throwing away opportunity.

Virat stayed at crease till very last moment and ensured India's victory and Gavaskar took instance to point out difference between him and or batsmen.

Kohli never does that. Kohli will seldom ever throw his wicket away. He makes you earn his wicket. And that is exactly what you need. When he got to 70-80, realising that he has an opportunity to get to a hundred and why t? Hundreds don't come everyday.

India's upcoming clash will be a deciding factor over ir undefeated streak in ongoing ODI World Cup, as y will be up against ar unbeaten team, New Zealand at picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. 

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16:17 IST, October 20th 2023