Cricket
India vs England wasn't just a crucial semi-final; it was a battle of two sharp cricket minds. Coach Gautam Gambhir took on England's Bazball tactic, but what unfolded them was a tactical masterclass from Gambhir that stunned England.
When Adil Rashid dismissed Ishan Kishan, India promoted left-hander Shivam Dube to No. 4 instead of Surya. Notably, Dube is considered one of the best players against leg-spin.
While Samson played cautiously against Rashid, Dube attacked him, milking 22 runs off just eight balls, including three maximums.
Interestingly, Dube forced Brook to bring Archer back into the attack earlier than planned. Tilak was held back for the death overs. The constant reshuffling left Brook revisiting his strategies as his strike bowlers struggled to find rhythm.
Hardik was introduced early with the ball and he dismissed Phil Salt. Bumrah was introduced in the powerplay to target Brook. Moreover, three overs of Bumrah were reserved for the final 10 overs.
With this dramatic win, India moves on to the grand finale of the ICC Men's T20 WC, where they face the Kiwi challenge. Will Gambhir deliver another world title through his tactical skills?