Is Captain Surya being unfair to Bumrah? The veteran said a big thing while remembering Rohit

T20 World Cup 2026: Team India currently seems to be in trouble in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Team India is in trouble after losing its first match in Super-8 to South Africa by 76 runs. Now his path to make it to the semi-finals has also become difficult. Amidst all this, former Indian cricket team cricketer Mohammad Kaif has given a big statement.

While talking, Mohammad Kaif has raised questions on the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav and leadership of Gautam Gambhir. He has criticized Team India for the use of Jasprit Bumrah and remembering the time of Rohit Sharma, has given great advice to Team India.

Mohammad Kaif raised questions on Surya

Mohammad Kaif said, ‘We lost the match between 7 and 15 overs. You bowled Bumrah’s first two overs and saved the remaining two for the death. Rohit Sharma never used Bumrah like this. Bumrah used to break the partnership by bowling one over in the middle overs. There is no bigger match winner than Bumrah in this team. He should have brought one over in the powerplay and then in the 11th or 12th over.

South Africa today showed they have a high class overall bowling attack, no bowler the opposition can go after. Can’t say the same about India, they have at least two weak links. Two bowlers who batsmen can take liberties.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 22, 2026

Kaif gave a big statement regarding Dubey

Talking further, Kaif said, ‘Dubey is a batsman, not an all-rounder. No one bowls defensively in the 10th over. Attack should be done at that time. We don’t want an all-rounder who bowls at a speed of 120 km per hour. He may take wickets occasionally, but will also give a lot of runs. Against a team like West Indies, he can even hit four sixes in an over.

India has way too many left-handers in top order – this makes it easy for opponents to make tactical plans and pick off-spinners as ideal match-ups. Adding Sanju Samson to the mix could help.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 22, 2026

Cap gave advice to the team regarding this player

Mohammad Kaif further said, ‘We are playing six left-handed batsmen in the top eight. If you want left-right combination then choose the team accordingly. Give Sanju Samson a chance. Kaif has on many occasions demanded to include Sanju Samson in the playing-11.

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