Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has questioned India’s T20 bowling combination after the 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad, warning that the current setup may not be strong enough for the team’s 2028 T20 World Cup title defence.
India take a 2–1 lead into the fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad, with a series victory within reach. After three high-scoring contests, India will rely on their explosive top order and bowling attack to overcome a dangerous West Indies batting line-up.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul powered India to a 14-run victory over West Indies in Indore. India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–1.
India head to Ranchi with a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series after a commanding eight-wicket win in Lucknow. West Indies must respond quickly as both sides meet in the second T20I on October 9.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a surprise India T20I recall after nearly four years, with the 36-year-old named in the squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand.