India, Feb. 24 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a sharp swipe at head coach Gautam Gambhir over what he termed baffling tactical calls in the Super 8 clash against South Africa, where the defending champions slumped to a 76-run defeat, their heaviest-ever loss in T20 World Cup history. The result left India, who were tipped to become the first side to retain the title, on the brink of elimination.

Speaking to CricketNext, Manjrekar mocked Gambhir's apparent reliance on Washington Sundar, suggesting the all-rounder had become the solution to every problem, whether with the bat or ball. The remarks came amid criticism of Sundar's selection ahead of vice-captain Axar Patel against South Africa, a move the team management desc...