Virender Sehwag, Sunil Gavaskar slam GT skipper (Image Source: Twitter)
In the IPL 2023 final, Ravindra Jadeja’s heroics led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory. However, there was controversy surrounding the final over when Mohit Sharma was bowling exceptionally well until a brief chat with skipper Hardik Pandya seemed to disturb his rhythm. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag criticized Pandya’s decision to intervene, expressing his displeasure with the disruption.
Sehwag questioned the need for Pandya to waste Sharma’s time when the bowler was executing his plans perfectly, delivering yorkers as required. Sehwag believed that unless the bowler was hit for runs, there was no need for the captain to interfere and disturb his focus.
While it’s possible that the captain wanted to discuss potential field changes for the last two balls, Sehwag emphasized that he wouldn’t have disturbed the bowler in such a crucial moment. Sunil Gavaskar, another Indian cricket legend, also expressed disappointment over Pandya’s decision, echoing Sehwag’s sentiments.
Ultimately, CSK emerged as the champions, securing their fifth IPL title, while GT failed to defend their title. The incident involving Pandya’s intervention drew criticism from experts and raised questions about the captain’s decision-making and its impact on the bowler’s performance.
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