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Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir has expressed his concern over the growing disparity between India and Pakistan in world cricket. The 2011 ODI World Cup winner believes that the current dominance enjoyed by the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side is not favorable for subcontinental cricket.
India convincingly defeated Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup 2023 match, with the skipper Rohit and Shreyas Iyer delivering exceptional performances backed by a strong showing from the bowlers, especially the spinners. Gambhir made note of the fact that India has been dominating the rivalry in recent years, and if an India-Pakistan bilateral series were to happen now, it would not be a competitive affair.
"India's dominance over Pakistan is evident. It's a rare occurrence to witness such one-sided hammering, especially in India-Pakistan clashes. Previously, Pakistan used to hold the upper hand, but in recent years, India has established dominance. This situation is not ideal for subcontinental cricket. We always anticipated that an India-Pakistan series would be fiercely competitive, but currently, there's a significant gap between the two sides," Gambhir stated during an interview with Star Sports.
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Gambhir also lauded the disciplined bowling performance of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav against Pakistan. He emphasised that having these two bowlers in the Playing is a significant advantage for any captain. He also addressed comparisons between Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi, highlighting Bumrah's impressive performance in challenging conditions.
"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 Afridi. Jasprit Bumrah's first spell was under the 2 PM sun and he hardly gave any runs in his first four overs," Gambhir explained.
India has bolstered its position in the Cricket World Cup 2023 with victories over Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, putting them in a strong position for potential qualification for the semi-finals.
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