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IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar and Sreevats Goswami Slam Shamar Joseph
- •West Indies defeated India by 24 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad.
- •A dramatic final over unfolded when Arshdeep Singh was hit on the shoulder by West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph.
- •Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar questioned why Joseph targeted Arshdeep instead of aiming directly at the visible stumps.
- •Former Bengal cricketer Sreevats Goswami criticized the act on social media, calling it against the spirit of the game.
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Chasing a 247-run target, India fell short by 24 runs as they were all out for 223. In the final over, while attempting to score, a fast delivery from West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph struck Arshdeep Singh directly on the shoulder, causing severe pain. Due to his extreme discomfort, captain Shreyas Iyer called him off the field and declared the innings, resulting in a West Indies victory with 9 wickets and three balls to spare.
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar questioned why Shamar Joseph targeted Arshdeep Singh instead of easily aiming at the completely visible stumps. Former Bengal cricketer Sreevats Goswami similarly criticized the behavior on X, stating that deliberately bowling towards Arshdeep and hitting him during the final three balls went against the spirit of the game.
Following the fourth T20 match where Arshdeep sustained a heavy blow to his left shoulder from Shamar Joseph's bouncer, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson stated that the injury was being treated with ice under medical supervision. While Sanju Samson expressed hope for a quick recovery, official confirmation from BCCI regarding his availability for the decisive fifth T20 match awaited thorough medical scan reviews.
