Washington Sundar Out, India's Bowling Woes
The Indian team's bowling woes have been a major concern, with the team struggling to contain opposing batsmen. The criticism from Ponting and other former captains highlights the need for the team to re-evaluate their strategy and make adjustments to improve their performance.
India's bowling attack has come under fire from former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who criticized their tactics during Day 2 of the Manchester Test against England. Ponting felt that Jasprit Bumrah bowled from the "wrong end" and that the Indian bowlers were off execution-wise and tactically.
The Indian bowling attack struggled to contain the English openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, who put on an impressive opening stand of 166. England eventually reached 225/2 by stumps, with Duckett scoring 94 and Crawley scoring 84. Ponting's criticism highlights the challenges faced by the Indian team in their quest for success in the Test series.
Ponting's comments are not the only criticism the Indian team has faced recently. Former India Test captains have also questioned the team's decision to give debutant Mohammed Siraj the new ball in their World Cup match against Pakistan, rather than experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami. These criticisms underscore the need for the Indian team to re-evaluate their bowling strategy and tactics.
As the Indian team looks to bounce back from their disappointing performance, they will need to address the concerns raised by Ponting and other critics. With the series still ongoing, the Indian team has the opportunity to make adjustments and improve their bowling attack, but it remains to be seen whether they can turn their fortunes around.