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‘Batting till No.8 is not bravery’: Ex-India batter slams Iyer’s team selection

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has criticized the team’s recent selection strategy after a disappointing 24-run loss to West Indies in the fourth T20I of their five-match series. India’s decision to field only four specialist bowlers and two all-rounders left them vulnerable, as the opposition amassed 247 for 3 in their innings, forcing a chase that ended in a bowled-out 223.

Kaif argued that relying on batting depth to compensate for a weak bowling attack is unsustainable, especially on a flat pitch where specialist bowlers should be prioritized. He emphasized that India’s struggles to restrict West Indies—who scored heavily in three of the first four matches—highlight a systemic issue in their approach, particularly in Hyderabad’s conditions, where a spinner like Kuldeep Yadav could have been more effective.

The series remains tied at 2-2 heading into the final match in Bengaluru, with Kaif suggesting India should have adjusted their lineup to include more bowlers rather than chasing down inflated totals.

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