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'Would have pushed the coach to send Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir' - Irfan Pathan on India's fourth T20I selection

During the fourth T20I at Eden Park, New Zealand achieved their highest T20I total of 259/7, fueled by Glenn Phillips' 107-run performance. India struggled in response, finishing at 172/9 and suffering an 87-run defeat, though they still hold a 3-1 series lead.

Irfan Pathan criticized the batting order, arguing that Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir should have been promoted earlier to utilize their current form and left-right combination. While Pathan understood the decision to elevate Axar Patel due to his past high-pressure performances, he maintained that giving more time to Varma and Dhir could have altered the outcome.

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