Ahead of critical encounter of India in their final Super Eight clash in Kolkata against West Indies, former captain of India Sunil Gavaskar warns india not to take West Indies lightly. He warned India not to underestimate West Indies in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. For securing the place in the semi-finals, Team India cannot afford to make any mistake, especially against a team that has been in good form with both bat and ball.
Talking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Sunil Gavaskar focused the importance of match and told, “India cannot take the West Indies lightly. Sunday’s match decides if they go to the semis or wait for the 2028 T20 World Cup.”
Gavaskar further pressured that the challenge will be completely different for India. “Now West Indies is a completely different challenge. They cannot be taken for granted. Their batters are in top form. Their bowlers are doing well. They punish opposition mistakes and strike at the right time. India will need a good plan to handle the West Indies batting threat. Their batters start playing shots from ball one. They do not wait to see if the delivery needs respect.”
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He added ” Their way of respecting the ball is by hitting it over the ropes. So India will have to play smart, come up with plans, and outfox West Indies in a way they do not expect. Sunday’s match is surely going to be a cracking one,”
On March 1,Sunday both teams India and West Indies will lock horns at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The winner of the match between India and West Indies will qualify for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026.
