Ravi Rampaul: Chasing 400 in 43 overs is not right

India coach Gautam Gambhir says, ‘This is not cricket.’

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In his post-match comments, Rampaul credited the hosts, saying it “was a good batting performance by the Indian team… on a very good batting-friendly pitch.” He was also quick to admit his bowlers “weren’t consistent enough.”

The former Windies seamer was, however, adamant that “400 runs, chased down in 43 overs, is not right.”

“Flat pitches are everywhere now, but this is flat and more like a batting track because they allow nothing for the spinners, nothing for the fast bowlers,” Rampaul said. “Obviously, who scores more runs wins the game, and it’s tough for bowlers coming into these conditions.”

Source: caribbeancricket.com