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'Only openers' spots are permanent': Gambhir's clear message

Following India's loss to the West Indies in Ranchi, head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the tactical decision to promote Shivam Dube to the number four batting slot. Despite Dube falling cheaply to spinner Roston Chase, Gambhir maintained that the team will keep moving players around based on match situations, stressing that only opening roles remain fixed in the lineup.

Sanju Samson top-scored for India with 82 runs alongside contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma to push the total to 249/5. However, centuries and big hitting from West Indies captain Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford successfully overhauled the target in 18.3 overs, evening the five-match series at one win apiece.

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