Gavaskar criticises West Indies bowler for targeting injured batter
Former India captain slams fast bowler Shamar Joseph for directing short deliveries at injured batsman during T20 international.
At a glance
- Shamar Joseph bowled a bouncer that struck Arshdeep Singh on the shoulder during the match
- Arshdeep chose to continue batting despite the injury
- Joseph bowled another short delivery at the same area on the next ball
- Gavaskar criticised the West Indies bowler for targeting the injured batter
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph for what he described as unsporting behaviour during the fourth T20 international against India in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The incident involved Joseph bowling short deliveries at India tail-ender Arshdeep Singh after a bouncer had struck him on the shoulder.
Despite the injury, Arshdeep continued batting. India captain Shreyas Iyer suggested the bowler retire hurt, but Arshdeep chose to remain at the crease. Joseph responded with another short delivery directed at the injured shoulder. Gavaskar voiced strong disapproval of the bowler's actions from the commentary box.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about sportsmanship in international cricket and the treatment of injured players during competitive matches.
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