The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and illustrious rivalries in the history of cricket, and it is characterized by fierce competition and high emotions. However, India’s recent dominance over their bitter neighbors has created a great chasm between the two countries. In addition, former opener Gautam Gambhir believes that India’s complete dominance is bad for subcontinental cricket after the hosts humiliated Pakistan by seven wickets in the World Cup encounter.
“Hammering along with domination. You use this word very rarely, that too when you are playing against Pakistan. If you see the results, Pakistan used to hammer India like this for a long time. However, for the last many years, India have dominated. This is bad for subcontinental cricket,” Gambhir told Star Sports.
We always used to say that if we have an India-Pakistan series, it will be competitive. An India-Pakistan series is not going to be competitive at all because there is a massive difference between the two sides,” he added.
After their competitors fell apart from 155-2, India bowled out Pakistan for 191 with the help of an amazing bowling performance.
Based on captain Rohit Sharma’s 86, India reached the target with 117 balls remaining, extending their winning streak against their neighbors in the 50-over championship to eight games.
Gautam Gambhir also praised Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, calling their inclusion in the team a luxury for any skipper.
“If any captain has Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, it is a huge luxury. Out of 50 overs, you get 20 overs from bowlers who can give you wickets anytime. You were comparing Jasprit Bumrah with Shaheen Shah Afridi. Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell was under the 2 PM sun and he hardly gave any runs in his first four overs,” he said.
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