Former opener criticises India vice-captain
Ex-opener slams India vice-captain for slow scoring and weakness against pace. Criticism follows Lord's ODI performance.
A former India opener has criticised the vice-captain for consuming too many deliveries and lacking the ability to play fast bowling. The comments were made during a television interview after the England ODI series. The vice-captain scored 42 off 68 balls in the final ODI at Lord's.
The remarks have sparked debate about the player's suitability for the number three position. Team management has not responded to the criticism. The player retained his place in the squad for the Sri Lanka Test series.
CricHubb Take
Public criticism of a vice-captain by a former teammate risks undermining authority before a key away series. The board may need to address the issue directly.