India coach Gautam Gambhir says, 'This is not cricket.'

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul voiced concerns regarding the playing conditions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after India overhauled his side’s 405 to complete the second-highest run-chase in One-Day Internationals in Guwahati on Wednesday. 

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.”

The Trinbagonian wasn’t alone in his assessment. India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, was more direct in his criticism, insisting, “there has to be a bit more contest between bat and ball.”

“I think you talk about cricket—but this is not cricket; this is only batting," Gambhir told India's Star Sports. "Because imagine a young bowler bowling on this wicket, and the opposition getting 400, and then we go on to chase 400. Obviously, for the records it's outstanding, for the crowd it's outstanding, for the broadcaster it's outstanding, but if you ask me as a genuine cricket fan and as a coach, because I have to have sympathy for the bowlers as well.”

811 runs were scored in the game, the third-most in a single ODI. The five individual scores of 100-plus were also a record. 

"When you bowl on this kind of a wicket, it's not fair for the bowlers. So we've got to give something to the bowlers so there's at least something which the bowlers can work with," Gambhir added. 

Butt-lickers you hearing. Shows you all so far up Sammy's ass the facts ..... no longer a factor.

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul voiced concerns regarding the playing conditions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after India overhauled his side’s 405 to complete the second-highest run-chase in One-Day Internationals in Guwahati on Wednesday. 

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.”

The Trinbagonian wasn’t alone in his assessment. India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, was more direct in his criticism, insisting, “there has to be a bit more contest between bat and ball.”

@natty_forever wrote:

Butt-lickers you hearing. Shows you all so far up Sammy's ass the facts ..... no longer a factor.

Gambhir is spot on…

What transpired yesterday is bad for the game…

@FanAttick wrote:

Gambhir is spot on…

What transpired yesterday is bad for the game…

I had predicted this would end in 45 overs, after seeing us put up 400.

@FanAttick wrote:

What transpired yesterday is bad for the game…

My pocket book begs to differ.

@WI_cricfan wrote:

My pocket book begs to differ.

😳

@natty_forever Rampaul has ran his usefulness. He cannot coach what he never possessed. time to say welcome to Curtly Ambrose.

 Thank you Ravi, but it’s goodbye now.

@Edrich wrote:

@natty_forever Rampaul has ran his usefulness. He cannot coach what he never possessed. time to say welcome to Curtly Ambrose.

 Thank you Ravi, but it’s goodbye now.

Ahh shut your "fack". Not a word on Reefa. You have no credibility. So you too like TC can go "fack" yuh all self. This from one match on a road. You insular ones must have had yuh all panties in a twist with the improved performance of the bowlers. Couldn't wait for a moment to fly down like vultures...

@Edrich wrote:

@natty_forever Rampaul has ran his usefulness. He cannot coach what he never possessed. time to say welcome to Curtly Ambrose.

 Thank you Ravi, but it’s goodbye now.

Another listless performance by the bowlers and we will have let Ravi go. A matter of fact the T20I series will be one last test. Personally i done sold on bringing in Ambie as his work with Seales, James, Springer and Aljo was very special. Plus he has the same kind of extrovert passion like Sammy and of course he is one of the greatest fastbowlers of all time. Can we afford him?

These guys not only made 400 but with 39 balls to spare.

@voiceofreason wrote:

Plus he has the same kind of extrovert passion like Sammy and of course he is one of the greatest fastbowlers of all time.

Dude, fcuk off.

Don't ever compare Ambi with that no talent ass clown.

Why do we automatically believe 400 was safe?

was 390?

was 370?

the score was below what was required on that pitch to make it a game

@Halliwell wrote:

Why do we automatically believe 400 was safe?

was 390?

was 370?

the score was below what was required on that pitch to make it a game

What would you say when they chased down 298 with only the loss of 2 wks. Every test team we played over the last 18 months has scored over 400 runs at will against our bowling, in fact India and NZ declared in every test they played.

@SnoopDog wrote:

Dude, fcuk off.

Don't ever compare Ambi with that no talent ass clown.

I see that one flew over your head.

@SnoopDog wrote:

Don't ever compare Ambi with that no talent ass clown.

I suspect like others, Ambi dont want to be anywhere near any cricket team with him in charge. And if so, I dont blame him one bit!

@tc1 wrote:

What would you say when they chased down 298 with only the loss of 2 wks. Every test team we played over the last 18 months has scored over 400 runs at will against our bowling, in fact India and NZ declared in every test they played.

You need to lie! But we failing to make over 250 does not worry you during this period. Do not worry I know why.

Australia in a 3 match series only made 300 once...yeah the same series we made 27.

Anyone that cannot see improvement in our bowling unit is one insular butt licker. [Full Stop]

@googley wrote:

I suspect like others, Ambi dont want to be anywhere near any cricket team with him in charge. And if so, I dont blame him one bit!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BRVs557esMA

Some of you all just like to chat shite that you all don't know. Most of allyuh don;t even live in the freakin Caribbean.

Ambie has always wanted to be a part of the WI setup and was there before.

If Wi were dismissed for sub100 on that pitch they would start calling for Floyd..

@natty_forever wrote:

You need to lie! But we failing to make over 250 does not worry you during this period. Do not worry I know why.

NZ vs WI 2025 3rd test N.Z 575/8d 306/2d

W.I 420, 138

1st test N.Z 466/8d, W.I,I67 , 457/6

W.I vs India , India 518/5d,124/3 , W.I 248 &390

2nd test W.I162 & 146 , India 448/5d

Sri Lanka vs W.I , sl 549/6 251/9 , WI 499 &109/0

where is the improvement in the bowling?

I am asking if you call out Riefer, you have to call out Rampaul, every team scored 400 on our bowling .