Finally, somebody stated it: AB de Villiers thrilled as Harsha Bhogle performs down Tilak Varma 49 controversy

Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers has backed celebrated broadcaster Harsha Bhogle’s tackle the ‘obsession’ with particular person milestones in T20I cricket. Harsha Bhogle took to social media to share his views after Hardik Pandya confronted flak for hitting a profitable six within the third T20I in opposition to the West Indies on August 8, leaving younger Tilak Varma stranded on 49.

The bone of competition is the incident the place Indian captain Hardik Pandya hit a profitable six, leaving his teammate Tilak Varma stranded on 49 runs. This choice by Pandya has sparked a heated debate amongst followers and critics alike, with many accusing him of denying Tilak Varma the chance to attain his second consecutive half-century for India.

The match, which came about on August eighth, 2023, noticed India safe a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies. However, the win was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Pandya’s choice. As the sport neared its conclusion, Varma was batting at 49, and India wanted simply two runs to win. Instead of permitting Varma to attain the profitable runs and attain his half-century, Pandya selected to hit a six, thereby ending the sport and leaving Varma stranded one run in need of his milestone.

This transfer by Pandya was met with widespread criticism from followers and pundits. Many took to social media to specific their disappointment.

“I am puzzled by the discussion around Tilak Varma missing out on a 50. It isn’t a landmark, in fact other than a century (which is rare), there are no landmarks in T20 cricket. We are far too obsessed with individual achievement within a team sport. I don’t believe 50s should be recorded in individual stats in T20 cricket. If you have made enough runs quickly enough (avg and SR), that is all that matters,” Harsha Bhogle stated in a tweet.

Thank you thanks thanks. Finally somebody says it!
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 10, 2023

Notably, former India opener Aakash Chopra had additionally expressed shock at Hardik Pandya hitting the profitable six when 2.1 overs have been left within the chase. Chopra, nonetheless, identified that Hardik’s six may need been a message to the T20I crew concerning the tradition he desires to construct within the crew.

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Aug 10, 2023