Gambhir criticizes pitch conditions after India's ODI chase performance
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed concerns over the batting-friendly nature of the pitch following his team's record chase in an ODI match on September 30, 2026. He described the lack of assistance for bowlers as 'not fair', underscoring the challenges faced by bowlers in making a significant impact. This commentary comes amid a growing discussion regarding pitch conditions in ODIs. The match is ongoing, and further developments are anticipated as it progresses.
- •Gautam Gambhir is the head coach of India.
- •Concerns were raised about the pitch being too favorable for batters.
- •The ODI match is being played on September 30, 2026.
- •Pitch conditions affecting bowlers were highlighted by Gambhir.
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"India coach also felt that wickets offering so little for bowlers were "not fair", making it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game
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