Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended his bowlers after the defeat in the second T20 match against West Indies. He said that bowlers also work hard to make a place in the team and they should also get a chance to perform well. Gambhir said that he also wants there to be an equal competition between the batsmen and bowlers.
In the second T20 match played in Ranchi on Friday, West Indies achieved a big target of 250 runs and defeated India by 6 wickets. The visiting team won the match with 9 balls remaining. West Indies captain Shai Hope batted brilliantly and scored unbeaten 102 runs in 45 balls. During the match, due to heavy dew, the ball became wet and slippery, which caused a lot of trouble to the Indian bowlers. What did Gambhir say about the career of the bowlers? In the press conference after the match, Gambhir said that everyone wants an equal contest between the batsmen and bowlers.
He said that if people want to see fours and sixes, then he also wants that; But bowlers should also get a chance to show their strength. Gambhir said that Indian bowlers are also a part of his team and their careers are also at stake. What advice did Gambhir give to the team after the defeat? Gambhir refused to hold the toss responsible for the defeat. He said that it is difficult to bowl on dew and flat pitch, but the team will have to find a way to stop the opposing batsmen even in such conditions. Gambhir told that West Indies had lost two wickets in the first over itself and three wickets had fallen inside the powerplay; Despite this, the Indian bowlers could not lead the team to victory. He praised Shai Hope and said that India is a world champion team, so it has to continuously improve its game.