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IND vs WI 2026: ‘Not acceptable by his standards’ – Sunil Gavaskar criticises Abhishek Sharma

The cricket legend expressed concern over the batter's performance in India's fourth T20I loss to West Indies in Hyderabad.

By CricTracker Staff · CricTracker

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:33 AM

Key Things to Know

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Abhishek Sharma's performance, calling it unacceptable by his standards following India's loss.
West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in Hyderabad after posting 247 for three to India's 223.
Sanju Samson scored 56 runs off 23 balls, but India's middle order failed to sustain the chase.

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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized batter Abhishek Sharma and India's chasing approach following a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar, Gavaskar called Sharma's knock poor and unacceptable by his standards, while urging the batting unit to display more responsibility during high-scoring chases.

West Indies posted 247 for three before restricting India to 223, leveling the series at 2-2 ahead of the decider in Bengaluru. Gavaskar noted that despite Sanju Samson's quickfire 56 off 23 balls, other batters failed to capitalize, while West Indies bowler Keemo Paul claimed five wickets to seal the victory.

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