New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called for a better balance between bat and ball in T20 cricket, saying bowlers deserve a fair contest after the West Indies chased down a target of 250 in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday.
The visitors levelled the five-match series 1-1 by reaching 250 for four in 18.3 overs, despite losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Skipper Shai Hope struck an unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 to lead the chase after India had posted 249 for five.
Gambhir, who had earlier raised concerns over conditions, excessively favouring batters after the Guwahati ODI produced more than 800 runs, said he wanted pitches that offered a competitive contest rather than an overwhelmin...