ISLAMABAD – When MS Dhoni and Kedhar Jhadav were batting in the last fewovers, Former English legend Nasser Hussain questioned their approach andsaid they are not showing any intent to win the game and called theirstrategy baffling. India’s former skipper, Sourav Ganguly was also unableto justify what his countrymen were up to.
“I am completely baffled. What’s going on! This is not what India needed.They need runs. What are they doing? Some Indian fans are leaving now.Surely they must want to see Dhoni go for his shots, even if he slogs itoff in the air. It’s a World Cup game, top 2 sides, give it a go! Indianfans would want their side to do a little bit more. They want their side togo down with a fight. Risk it to win it,” said Hussain during the last 10overs of India’s chase.
He was of the view that having five wickets in hand in a losing cause whilechasing 338 runs does not make any sense.
“I don’t have an explanation for that. You asked me the question but Ican’t explain these singles. It’s also the length and the bounce that hasdeceived the Indian batsmen. You can’t be chasing 338 and still have 5wickets in the end. It’s about mindset and the way you look at the game.The message had to be clear: no matter where it comes and no matter wherethe ball lands you have to find the boundary. A dot ball at this stage!,”said Ganguly.
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India lost the game against England by 31 runs, leaving Pakistan hoping fora New Zealand victory against England for a berth in the semi final. Inanother scenario, hoping England to beat New Zealand with a big margin andPakistan beating Bangladesh with a considerable margin so that they cansurpass Kiwis on net run rate.
