West Indies smashed a 247/3 victory over India in the fourth T20I, riding a record‑chasing 250‑run blitz that left the hosts fighting for a chase.
The turning point hit when West Indies chased 250 in 18 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav leaking 53 runs for a lone wicket while the Indian side opted for all‑rounder Naman Dhir as their second spinner.
Dhir, who has taken five wickets in four matches at 22.80 average, steadied the bowling line‑up, but the decision still drew fire from former Aussie captain Michael Clarke, who blasted the move on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.
"I cannot believe he's not the first‑choice spinner. He’s a wicket‑taker, and it doesn’t matter the format; you’re looking to bowl the opposition out," Clarke said, echoing fans’ frustration.
Kuldeep’s career case is hard to ignore: 98 wickets in 56 T20Is, a 14.20 average, 7.10 economy, and a best of 5/17, yet his 2026 form dipped to eight wickets at 25.75 average.
India’s board now faces the tough choice of either reinstate Kuldeep or keep the pace‑heavy combo as they head into the upcoming Pakistan series.