Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the Indian bowling attack for bowling seven no-balls against Sri Lanka, saying they can’t be doing this as professionals. Sri Lanka beat India by 16 runs in Pune to level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
“As a professional, you can’t be doing this. We often hear that today’s players say, things aren’t in our control. Not bowling no ball is in your control. What happens aftker you deliver the ball, what the batsman does, is another thing. Not bowling a no ball is definitely in your control,” said Gavaskar.
Arshdeep’s five no-balls in a T20 inning are the most by an Indian, breaking his previous record of four against South Africa, and the joint-highest by a bowler from a full member nation, with West Indies’ Keemo Paul.
India T20I captain Hardik Pandya refused to blame Arshdeep Singh for their defeat but said that bowling a no-ball is a crime.
“In the past as well he has bowled no-balls. It is not about blaming but no ball is a crime,” Pandya said at the post-match presentation.
