India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed serious concerns over the team's batting collapse after suffering a crushing 244-run defeat against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the fourth ODI on November 13 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

The humiliating loss that was India’s second-biggest loss in terms of runs in ODIs has raised fresh questions about the team’s ability to handle quality fast bowling. However, Gambhir made it clear that Indian batters cannot afford to use difficult conditions as an excuse for their failures.

Gautam Gambhir slams India's batting after humiliating 244-run defeat

Chasing 334 runs, the India National Cricket Team was bowled out for just 89 runs inside 27 overs against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Reacting to India's disappointing performance, Gautam Gambhir pointed out that there are no deliveries in international cricket that should be considered impossible to play.

The head coach admitted that New Zealand pacer Matt Henry bowled exceptionally well, but he insisted that the team must find ways to counter such challenges because the conditions will be almost similar in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa.

Gambhir said at the post-match press conference, "There are no unplayable deliveries in international cricket. Matt Henry bowled in good areas, but we should be able to negate that. You are always concerned when you get bundled out for 90 or odd. These are conditions close to the World Cup. Even in the previous game we lost seven wickets; it’s a concern.”

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