There is currently a debate in the circles of cricket regarding the disappointing performance of the young players of the Indian team. Whenever Indian cricket is mentioned, the image of a strong and unstoppable batting order comes to the fore across the world. But what was seen recently in an important match at the Under-19 level has surprised and worried everyone. The Indian team was limited to a total score of only 89 runs, after which veteran cricket analysts and former players from India and abroad have raised big and serious questions on the team's preparations for the World Cup. This poor performance has not only disappointed the fans but has also posed a tough test for the team management. Indian batting line-up collapsed for just 89 runs. At the beginning of the match day, no one would have imagined that the Indian batting would succumb so easily. The Indian young batsmen proved to be a complete failure in facing the slight moisture on the pitch and the tight bowling of the opposition bowlers. The process of falling of wickets which started right from the beginning of the innings, was showing no sign of stopping. One after another the batsmen came to the crease and returned to the pavilion without stopping. The situation became so pathetic that the entire team together could not even cross the 100-run mark and were all out after scoring only 89 runs. This shameful score has put a big question mark on the depth and technique of Indian cricket at the international level. Sunil Gavaskar's sharp taunt and follow-on joke: Indian cricket's little master and great batsman Sunil Gavaskar looked extremely hurt and angry after seeing this poor performance. He took a dig at the very poor performance of the team and even said that considering the current situation, it seems that now the opposition team should consider giving us follow-on. This statement of Gavaskar has spread like wildfire in social media and sports world. His sharp satire clearly shows that the technique and defense of Indian junior cricketers is becoming weak. When such big and experienced players of the country give such a reaction, it directly becomes a big warning for both the players and the selectors. Big questions raised on preparations and training for the upcoming World Cup: After this crushing defeat and minimum score, the biggest issue has arisen regarding the preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup. This question is coming again and again in the minds of sports lovers that are our junior teams fully prepared for the upcoming big tournaments? Experts believe that this innings showed a severe lack of the technique, mental strength and composure required to play on foreign tours and challenging pitches. Now questions are being raised on the training programs of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and the domestic circuit as to why the young players are not able to develop the ability to withstand the pressure of big matches. Future strategies and dire need for improvement: Taking a lesson from this entire incident, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the coaching staff need to take immediate strict action. Having talent alone is not enough, but it is also very important to have the courage to stay on the field and overcome difficult situations. Special sessions will have to be conducted to strengthen the players mentally so that they can leave such shameful performances behind and move forward. If the team has to lift the World Cup trophy in the coming time, then such technical shortcomings will have to be removed as soon as possible, otherwise the country's credibility at the international level can be further damaged.
