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Well, Team India is in the problem of trickling too many runs in death overs in the shortest format of the game. The bowlers are failing to handle opposition batters in the last 3-4 overs which has made the team pay a heavy price on several occasions. The Super 4 games against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 followed by the opening T20I against Australia in Mohali are some of the examples that raise concerns over India’s death bowling, especially when a T20 World Cup is around the corner.
Again, Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has frequently admitted runs at an economy rate of more than 15. Harshal Patel, who recently returned to the mix after an injury lay-off, was costly in the series against Australia. However, the team’s batting coach Vikram Rathour surprisingly illustrated that ‘dew’ is a factor.
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Notably, opposite to Rathour’s claims, none of the Indian team members, who spoke to the media after the defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai, accused it of the dew factor making defending difficult. Further, Rathour was emotional to the bowlers despite the kind of complaint they have faced of late.
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“I won’t be harsh on bowlers as they have been able to push the match till last over, whenever we are looking to defend. It’s one ball here and there but of course, we are doing pretty well but hopefully, we will get better,” he said.
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