Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad on Monday got here down closely on the Hardik Pandya-led workforce following its T20I collection loss to a flagging West Indies, dubbing it a “very, very unusual restricted overs facet” that’s “dwelling in phantasm”.
With an eight-wicket thrashing within the fifth T20I, the West Indies humbled India within the five-match collection after the guests fought again to stage it at 2-2 following reverses within the first two video games.
Prasad, who has been fairly vocal in current instances, was least impressed with the consequence.
Taking to X, previously Twitter, Prasad wrote, “India has been a really, very unusual limited-overs facet for a while now. They’ve been humbled by a West Indies facet that did not qualify for the T20 WC a couple of months again. We had additionally misplaced to Ban (Bangladesh) within the ODI collection. Hope they introspect as a substitute of creating foolish statements.”
Though the West Indies not too long ago did not qualify for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, it has at all times been a formidable facet within the shortest format.
Whereas the West Indies have gained a few editions of the ICC T20 World Cup, they’re presently ranked seventh within the pecking order in comparison with India’s numero uno standing.
Referring to the Windies’ dwindling fortunes lately, Prasad acknowledged that it pained him to see India struggling to carry out towards them.
“Not simply 50 overs, West Indies had did not qualify for the T20 World Cup final Oct-Nov as nicely (Tremendous 12). It pains to see India carry out poorly and brush it below the carpet, below the garb of the method. That starvation, fireplace is lacking, and we reside in an phantasm,” he stated on the social media platform.
Prasad was additionally crucial of T20I skipper Hardik Pandya, saying he seemed “clueless”.
“India wants to enhance their skillset. There’s a starvation and depth deficiency, and sometimes, the captain seemed clueless. Bowlers cannot bat, batsmen cannot bowl. It is essential to not search for sure males and be blinded as a result of somebody is your favorite participant, however take a look at the bigger good,” he stated in one other publish.
Replying to a fan’s question on his take in regards to the Indian workforce administration comprising Pandya and coach Rahul Dravid, Prasad held them accountable for the “debacle”.
“They’re liable for the debacle and must be accountable. Course of and such phrases are misused now. M.S. (Dhoni) meant it, guys now simply use the phrase. There isn’t any consistency in choice; random stuff occurring an excessive amount of,” he replied.
