Speaking ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe national cricket team, Shastri warned that another slip-up could push India dangerously close to elimination. After winning 12 consecutive matches, India’s 76-run loss ended their dominant run and left them with no margin for error.
“You win 12 matches on the trot, there’s bound to be an off day. And I’m glad it has come early. It might just be the shake-up India needed,” Shastri said. He added that the defeat should prompt serious reflection on team combination and strategy moving forward.
