Shubman Gill’s maiden outing as India’s ODI captain ended on a disappointing note, with the visitors succumbing to a seven-wicket defeat against Australia in a rain-hit encounter at Perth. The result exposed shortcomings in both departments, as India’s batting faltered and the bowlers failed to apply pressure. Team selection also raised eyebrows, with Kuldeep Yadav ’s exclusion proving costly. The management’s decision to prefer Washington Sundar for his batting depth over Kuldeep’s proven wicket-taking ability drew widespread scrutiny. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif came down hard on the bowling unit, criticising the reliance on part-timers and pointing out that victories cannot always hinge on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif labelled N

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