Srikkanth questions Gambhir's choice to drop Axar Patel

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth is scratching his head after coach Gautam Gambhir decided to bench Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match against South Africa. India faced a shocking 76-run defeat, raising eyebrows about team choices. Srikkanth is baffled, saying, 'Why drop Axar?' This loss has put India's semifinal hopes in serious jeopardy.

Quick rundown

1.India faced a crushing defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad.

2.Axar Patel's exclusion from the team sparked controversy.

3.Kris Srikkanth criticized Gautam Gambhir's coaching decisions.

4.India's semifinal hopes now hinge on other match results.

5.The upcoming match against Zimbabwe is crucial for India.

Axar ko kyun bhula diya bhai? Yeh hai ghalat team ka khel!
Axar ko kyun bhula diya bhai? Yeh hai ghalat team ka khel!
Arre bhai, kya baat hai! Axar bhai ko bench pe bitha diya, jaise cricket koi chhoti si baat hai. South Africa ko 20/3 pe dekha, par humne Washington bhai ko khilakar 76 run se haara diya. Srikkanth sahab ne kaha, 'Yeh to apne pair par kulhadi maarne wali baat hai!' Ab Zimbabwe se jeetne ka plan hai, par yeh khud par khud ka khilwaad hai!
06:15 am on Monday, 23 February, 2026
Coach Ten Doeschate on Axar's Absence vs South Africa
Coach Ten Doeschate on Axar's Absence vs South Africa
Yo, Team India's batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate kept it real, leavin' out Axar Patel for Washington Sundar in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa. They got schooled by 76 runs, and now it's time to bounce back against Zimbabwe and West Indies, ya dig?
07:40 pm on Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Harbhajan's Bold Call: Axar Patel's Shocking Bench Decision
Harbhajan's Bold Call: Axar Patel's Shocking Bench Decision
Listen up, sports fans! Harbhajan Singh just threw down the gauntlet after Team India benched Axar Patel for Washington Sundar during the T20 World Cup 2026 showdown against South Africa. The result? A colossal 76-run defeat at Narendra Modi Stadium! Sundar barely made a dent, and now India’s got to unleash their fury against Zimbabwe to keep their semi-final hopes alive!
05:40 am on Monday, 23 February, 2026
Where's the Fight, Team India? A Shocking T20 Defeat!
Where's the Fight, Team India? A Shocking T20 Defeat!
Ladies and gentlemen, the stage was set, and the drama unfolded! Former cricketer Murali Kartik questioned Team India's heart after a jaw-dropping 76-run defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026! From a blazing start to a catastrophic collapse, the Men in Blue were outplayed, leaving fans in shock and disbelief! Can they rise from the ashes? Only time will tell!
06:35 pm on Sunday, 22 February, 2026
India ki batting ka bada crash, Vaughan ka shandar comment!
India ki batting ka bada crash, Vaughan ka shandar comment!
Arre bhai, India ki batting ka hua bada crash! T20 World Cup 2026 mein South Africa se 76 run se haar gaye, sirf 111 par all out! Vaughan ne kaha, balle baazi nahi, strike ko rotate karna seekho! Ajinkya bhai bhi keh rahe, yeh toh sirf ek jhatka hai, game awareness zaroori hai! Ab Zimbabwe se milna hai, dekhte hain kya hota hai!
07:40 pm on Sunday, 22 February, 2026

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