Will India's Death Bowling Come Good Under Pressure?
Hindustan Times|September 22, 2023
Among the deluge of positives drawn from India's triumphant Asia Cup campaign Rahul's century against Pakistan on return, Jasprit Bumrah's hassle-free ODI comeback, Kuldeep Yadav's breakthroughs in the middle overs and Mohammed Siraj's six-for in the finalthere's a facet where ideal warm-up for the World Cup wasn't had
- Vivek Krishnan
Will India's Death Bowling Come Good Under Pressure?

It may have gone largely unnoticed but in only two of the six games did India bowl in the death overs-against associate member Nepal and Bangladesh in a dead rubber. Even more undesirable for India was allowing Bangladesh to wallop 77 runs in the final ten overs when they were six wickets down, resulting in a six-run defeat.

While rain abandoned India's opening group-stage clash against Pakistan, it was to the credit of the bowlers, of course, that they skittled Pakistan in 32 overs in the Super 4 stage, followed by Sri Lanka in 41.3 overs and the latter again in 15.2 overs in the final. But when exploring strengths and weaknesses ahead of the World Cup was the primary purpose of these matches, skipper Rohit Sharma would have certainly wanted more of a workout for his bowlers in the death overs. It would have also tested Sharma's captaincy smarts more, and given him a fairer idea of how to juggle his bowlers around for that final phase.

Death bowling is demanding even for the best in the business, the slightest error in execution carrying dire consequences. Since the 2019 World Cup, India haven't quite got it right. Among the teams that will be playing the upcoming edition, their economy of 7.72 is the third worst in the slog overs. Only Australia and New Zealand have fared worse in this period.

この蚘事は Hindustan Times の September 22, 2023 版に掲茉されおいたす。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

この蚘事は Hindustan Times の September 22, 2023 版に掲茉されおいたす。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

HINDUSTAN TIMESのその他の蚘事すべお衚瀺
Bracelet confessions: Are Khushi-Vedang Insta official?
Hindustan Times

Bracelet confessions: Are Khushi-Vedang Insta official?

After dodging questions around their rumoured romance for almost a year, actors Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina may have finally let the cat out of the bag – thanks to a bracelet.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
SANJAY BANGAR'S KID ARYAN IS NOW ANAYA
Hindustan Times

SANJAY BANGAR'S KID ARYAN IS NOW ANAYA

The former cricketer's child Anaya has gone viral after sharing her transition story

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
A nice change of pace: Rithvik on surprise birthday trip to Dubai
Hindustan Times

A nice change of pace: Rithvik on surprise birthday trip to Dubai

Actor Rithvik Dhanjani turned 36 in style this month (on November 5), celebrating with friends on a lavish cruise in Dubai.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
Gambhir bats for KL Rahul to open if Rohit misses first Test
Hindustan Times

Gambhir bats for KL Rahul to open if Rohit misses first Test

For India players, young and old, the tour of Australia is a chance to show how good they really are

time-read
3 分  |
November 12, 2024
Hindustan Times

SANGITA'S DOUBLE HANDS INDIA WIN OVER MALAYSIA IN OPENING MATCH

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note on Monday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP Finals opener
Hindustan Times

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP Finals opener

Norway's Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz as the Spanish star's bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
Hindustan Times

Imagine how many countries have players like KL, who can actually open, can bat at No.6 as well... he can do the job for us, if Rohit is not available for the first Test

The players left in two batches and will be there well in time for the series opener, but settling down is not going to be easy.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
Usha and IOA EC members in row over Natl Games
Hindustan Times

Usha and IOA EC members in row over Natl Games

The announcement of dates for next year's National Games in Uttarakhand has sparked a fresh row between Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and its executive committee members.

time-read
1 min  |
November 12, 2024
The Gambhir-Rohit chemistry faces big test in Australia series
Hindustan Times

The Gambhir-Rohit chemistry faces big test in Australia series

India coach Gautam Gambhir's media conference on Monday morning before leaving for Australia was so last minute that it couldn't be arranged in the hotel the squad members were staying in.

time-read
3 分  |
November 12, 2024
Chakravarthy gets second wind in spin tale for India
Hindustan Times

Chakravarthy gets second wind in spin tale for India

It's rare that spinners take to South African pitches with relish.

time-read
2 分  |
November 12, 2024