'Not exactly what was required': Gavaskar questions India's choices after defeat

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What happened

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar questioned India's bowling choices after their six-wicket defeat to the West Indies in Ranchi.

He felt Mayank Yadav or Arshdeep Singh should have bowled the 18th over instead of Axar Patel.

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  • He felt Mayank Yadav or Arshdeep Singh should have bowled the 18th over instead of Axar Patel.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:40:02 UTC.

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