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‘Too ambitious’: Ex-India cricketer flags concerns over Gambhir’s India game plan

India’s T20I series against the West Indies hit a turning point in the fourth match, where the hosts collapsed for 223 in just 19.3 overs, chasing down a revised target of 248 after Shai Hope’s unbeaten century (102 off 50) led the visitors to a 247-run total. The defeat left the series tied at 2-2, with India’s struggles raising questions about tactical decisions, particularly the omission of Rinku Singh, who has excelled in middle-order roles in franchise cricket.

Singh’s absence—despite his strong track record of scoring 518 runs at an average of 43.15 in T20Is at Nos. 5 and 6—was criticized by former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who argued his left-handed aggression and finishing ability could have shifted the momentum in the fourth game.

Jaffer also questioned the inclusion of Naman Dhir, doubting his ability to bowl four overs effectively without greater variation, especially on Indian pitches, while acknowledging Dhir’s limited batting impact so far in the series (14 runs in three innings).

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