Former opener criticises India vice-captain

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.