Rohit Sharma scored a hundred in the Bangalore match, and Virat Kohli became agitated during the Super Over

In the fourth T20 match between India and West Indies, held in Hyderabad on Wednesday (October 14), the bowling tactics of West Indies bowler Shamir Joseph caused significant controversy. West Indies won the match by 24 runs, leveling the series at 2-2.

Sriwats Goswami, a former cricketer from Bengal, expressed dissatisfaction with Joseph's actions in the final over against Arshdeep Singh. He stated that instead of targeting Arshdeep Singh's body, Joseph should have bowled to the stumps, especially when India's chances of winning were virtually gone.

India needed to score 35 runs in the last over while having only one remaining batting wicket. Arshdeep Singh was batting, and Maink Yadav was at the opposite end. Under these conditions, a West Indies victory was considered highly probable. Shamir Joseph used short balls against Arshdeep in this over; one such delivery hit the Indian fast bowler's shoulder and arm, causing Arshdeep to fall on the field and requiring a physiotherapist.

After a short break, Arshdeep Singh resumed play, but Joseph continued to use short deliveries. Following this, India's captain, Shreyas Iyer, indicated that Arshdeep should be declared injured, thus ending the Indian innings. Goswami reiterated his indignation regarding Joseph's conduct, writing: 'What Shamir Joseph did on the last three balls against Arshdeep contradicts the spirit of sportsmanship.'

Sriwats Goswami acknowledged that international cricket is an extremely competitive sport, but in his opinion, the bowler always had another option in such a situation. He emphasized that Joseph could have bowled to the stumps instead of constantly aiming short balls at the batsman's body. His comments drew attention to Joseph's strategy in the final over, although this remains Goswami's personal opinion.

Overall, West Indies, having lost the toss and batting first, scored 247 runs, losing three wickets. In response, the Indian team managed to reach 223 runs but ultimately lost the match by 24 runs. This victory allowed the visiting team to level the series at 2-2. Shamir Joseph is known for his fast bowling and regularly bowls at speeds exceeding 140 kilometers per hour.

After the conclusion of the last One Day International (ODI) match against the West Indies, in which the Indian team failed to secure a victory, the team led by Shubman Gill managed to win the series 2-1. Following the game, during the press conference, Shubman Gill openly commented on numerous rumors regarding the possible retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Gill's statements made it clear that planning for the Indian team remains incomplete without the participation of these two veterans, and they will remain an important part of the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. During the press conference after the third and final ODI against the West Indies, Captain Gill clearly stated that Rohit and Virat are demonstrating consistently outstanding play. He noted that both players delivered magnificent performances whenever the team needed them.

Gill emphasized that these two athletes are playing truly brilliantly. He mentioned that Rohit has shown exceptional skills in the previous four innings. Virat is also in superb form, and he added that KL Rahul contributed excellently to the team when given the opportunity.

When asked if the team could rest these veterans to test younger players, Gill categorically replied that there is little time left for many experiments. He explained that before the World Cup, the team must finalize its main squad so that all players can compete together.

Despite frequent questions related to the ages of Rohit Sharma (39 years old) and Virat Kohli (37 years old), the runs they score on the field provide a decisive answer to critics. During this series, Virat scored his 55th century in his ODI career, and Rohit also proved that age is just a number through his consistently excellent performances.

Following Captain Gill's statements, it is now clear that Rohit and Virat will continue to shine in the blue jersey. Indian cricket fans also want to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli competing in the 2027 World Cup.

An incident that continues to be discussed occurred during the gold medal match of men's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games between India and Pakistan. Pakistani all-rounder Sam Ayub staged a controversial celebration after dismissing young Indian batsman Vaibha Suryawanshi.

Ayub imitated cradling a baby (celebration in cradle), which drew criticism from former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal. Akmal voiced his opinion on this situation on the show 'Game Plan'. The program host also questioned such behavior in international cricket.

In response, Akmal stated that players should focus on their game rather than actions for social media. He emphasized that such things have been happening for a long time, and despite the team's poor results, players engage in attention-grabbing activities on social media. Akmal urged the management to consider this, noting that it concerns international cricket, and the player's age is irrelevant since he plays internationally. He added that Sam Ayub is not a child and should focus on his performance.

In this match, India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs, defending the championship title. At the beginning of the Indian innings, Vaibha Suryawanshi tried to put pressure on the Pakistani bowlers. He showed his intent by scoring two boundaries in Sad Masood's over. However, he was dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep against Sam Ayub in the third over. Vaibha scored 15 runs off 9 balls.

In the match, India batted first and scored 211/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma played aggressively, scoring 61 runs off 28 balls. Tilak Verma quietly scored 51 runs without getting out, and Shivam Dube contributed 27 runs. After Vaibha Suryawanshi's early dismissal, Sanju Samson came in at number three.

Pakistan's start while chasing was not the most successful, but Hasan Nawaz tried to change the game's momentum, showing explosive play with 96 runs off 51 balls and putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube performed excellently under pressure, restricting Pakistan to 192/6.