4 in the second T20I against West Indies backfired, but head coach Gautam Gambhir staunchly defended the move. Dube was sent ahead of captain Shreyas Iyer, who had struck a century in the first game, but managed only 7 off 10. India went on to lose despite setting a score of 249, causing the decision to promote Dube to come under intense scrutiny.
Team India’s decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. However, Gambhir made it clear after the game that India will continue to follow a flexible approach when it comes to their batting unit.
The West Indies then pulled off a record chase, reaching the target in just 18.3 overs to level the five-match series 1-1. 4, where he has taken on the opposition bowlers,” the coach said.
I have always said since taking over that in T20 cricket, only the openers are permanent. “We have used him like this for a long time, including during the World Cup and before it. “More importantly, I think we have always been flexible with our batting order, and we will continue to do that. The rest of the batting order should remain flexible.”
It is not as though this was a one-off decision today,” Gambhir said at the post-match media interaction at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. “We lost momentum today, but we have also gained a lot of momentum by sending him in at No.
