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Gavaskar criticizes Joseph's sportsmanship during 4th T20I as injury concerns rise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Gavaskar criticizes Joseph's sportsmanship during 4th T20I as injury concerns rise

Summary

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Shamar Joseph's conduct during the fourth T20I between India and West Indies on October 14, 2026. Arshdeep Singh sustained a shoulder injury after being hit by a short ball from Joseph and subsequently retired hurt, ending India's innings at 223 runs, despite their effort to chase a target of 248. Joseph's choice to continue bowling aggressively at an injured batter sparked debate about sportsmanship in cricket. The match saw West Indies level the series 2-2, setting up a decisive fifth T20I.

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•Arshdeep Singh retired hurt after being struck by a short delivery.
•West Indies scored 247 runs, with Shai Hope making 102 not out.
•India ended their innings at 223, losing by 24 runs.
•The series is tied 2-2, leading to a concluding fifth T20I.
•Gavaskar and others debated Joseph's tactics amidst injury concerns.

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5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Sunil Gavaskar questions Shamar Joseph's sportsmanship after Arshdeep Singh's injury in 4th T20I

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Sunil Gavaskar questioned Shamar Joseph’s sportsmanship after Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury during the fourth T20I between India and West Indies.
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