World Cup 2019: West Indies lost the plot once Chris Gayle got out, says Mohammad Azharuddin
India vs West Indies World Cup 2019: Mohammad Azharuddin said West Indies wished to play their natural game against a fine bowling assault like India’s. On Thursday, West Indies misplaced to India by way of a hundred twenty five runs at Old Trafford.
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West Indies were knocked out of the semi-finals race after they misplaced to India by a hundred twenty five runs on Thursday
Mohammad Azharuddin said it all went downhill for West Indies after they lost Chris Gayle
Azharuddin also backed the inclusion of Rishabh Pant in the Indian taking part in XI
Mohammad Azharuddin said it all went downhill for West Indies after Chris Gayle obtained out early towards India at Old Trafford on Thursday. Chasing 269 in their seventh fit of World Cup 2019, West Indies had been bowled out for 143.
Mohammed Shami was once the select of the bowlers for India with figures of four for sixteen He did the principal injury for West Indies when he dismissed Chris Gayle and Shai Hope in his first spell. West Indies ought to in no way recover and lost regular wickets as India stormed to their 5th win of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
While followers may additionally have been a little involved after India managed 268 for 7 off their 50 overs, Azharuddin, speaking to India Today, said he did not assume there would be any resistance from West Indies.
“I did not suppose there would be any resistance. Once Gayle bought out, it all went downhill for West Indies. They misplaced the plot. Against such a properly bowling attack, you wanted to play your natural game,” Azharuddin said.
There were alternatively sure worries with the Indian batting line-up for the 2nd sport running. Against Afghanistan, India were in a spot of bother after Rohit Sharma was brushed aside early. He used to be brushed aside early as soon as once more towards West Indies but Virat Kohli (72) and KL Rahul (48) advised the team to a position of strength.
MS Dhoni (56 now not out) and Hardik Pandya (46) played vital knocks down the order as India finished with a strong complete on a tricky pitch. But Vijay Shankar could now not deliver at No.4 and Azharuddin stated India now needed to attempt Rishabh Pant.
“We need to play the high-quality side. Vijay Shankar has a lot of talent and skill. But he doen’t have the experience. I assume we go with Rishabh Pant. He has executed properly towards England in the Tests.
“He scored a hundred there. He is raring to go all the time,” Azharuddin said.
Rishabh Pant was once flown in after Shikhar Dhawan suffered a fractured thumb. He was once validated Dhawan’s repalcement after the ace India opener used to be ruled out of the World Cup.
India next take on England in Birmingham on June 30 and Rishabh Pant might just get a look-in at No.4 if India decide to add more firepower in the middle-order.