In a recreation largely managed by the Australian staff, they sealed a complete 209-run victory over India on the fifth and remaining day.
The outcome left Gavaskar fuming, as he directed his frustration in direction of the Indian gamers for his or her lackluster efficiency all through the match, with particular point out of Kohli.
“The batting was shambles as we speak. It was simply ridiculous what we noticed as we speak. Particularly the shot making. We noticed some odd photographs yesterday from (Cheteshwar) Pujara, someone you by no means count on to play that shot.
“Perhaps someone has gone into his head and mentioned ‘strike charge, strike charge’. You haven’t even lasted a session. Eight wickets haven’t lasted a session? Come on,” Gavaskar instructed broadcaster Star Sports activities.
The outcome meant India’s underwhelming document in ICC tournaments continued.
Australian pacer Scott Boland produced a bowling spell of uncommon high quality to eliminate Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the identical over, successfully shutting the door on India, who have been bowled out for 234 of their second innings on the ultimate day right here at The Oval.
Gavaskar mentioned Indian batters erred persistently round their private landmarks, citing a sample.
Talking about Kohli’s dismissal, Gavaskar mentioned, “It was a reasonably odd shot. Exterior the off stump. He was leaving until then. Perhaps he was acutely aware that he wanted one run to succeed in his half century. It occurs when you’re nearing a milestone.
“It occurred to Jadeja. He performed a supply he should not have when he was (on) 48. Occurred to Ajinkya Rahane who was on 46. He hadn’t performed that shot all this whereas. Abruptly why do you play that shot? Since you are conscious of that landmark.”
Having made 49 off 78 balls, Kohli was the primary Indian to get out on the ultimate day, off Boland who invited the batter to go for a drive on a large supply and the batter obliged.
Slamming Kohli for his shot choice, Gavaskar mentioned, “It was a nasty shot. It’s best to ask Kohli what shot he performed. He talks a lot about win a match you want an extended innings. How are you going to try this when you play a ball to this point outdoors the off stump?”
This was India’s second defeat in successive WTC finals after shedding to New Zealand in 2021 within the inaugural version.
Set an inconceivable goal of 444, India began the day at 164 for 3 however quickly misplaced batting mainstay Kohli, adopted by Jadeja (0) and Rahane (43) to be bowled out for 234 in 63.three overs, shedding seven wickets for less than 70 runs.
(With PTI Inputs)
