Bhuvneshwar has conceded a lot of runs in the death overs in the last few matches. In the first T20 against Australia on Tuesday too, he conceded 16 runs in the 19th over as Australia chased down a record target of 209 runs to register a win.
Gavaskar told Sports Today, “I don’t think there was too much dew. We didn’t see fielders or bowlers using towels to dry their fingers. This is no excuse. We didn’t bowl well. For example, there in the 19th over, that is a matter of real concern.
He said, “Whenever the ball is being handed to a bowler like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he is scoring runs every time. He has given 49 runs in 18 balls (bowling in the 19th over) in three matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and now Australia.
Gavaskar said, “It’s about three runs per ball. With a bowler of experience and ability like him, you expect him to give 35 to 36 runs in those 18 balls. This is really a matter of concern.”