Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar slammed the Men in Blue batters after their disappointing outing against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 9.

Pakistan won the toss as the game was delayed by rain and chose to field first. India lost Virat Kohli for 4 runs and after a few good shots, Rohit Sharma also walked back for 13 runs. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 42, while Akshar Patel made 20 runs as India collapsed from 84/4 in 11.2 overs to 119 all out in 19 overs.

Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf took three wickets each for Pakistan as moisture in the pitch and clouds helped the Men in Green pace attack.

“Disappointing batting performance. It bordered on arrogance and recklessness if I might use the word. Because there was arrogance at the start of the innings as well. They were looking to hit every ball. This is not an Ireland attack. This is not an ordinary bowling attack," Sunil Gavaskar told Star Sports.

"I don't mean any disrespect to Ireland, but Pakistan is a very, very experienced attack. It should have been just that little bit of respect given when the ball was doing a little bit. Getting out with one over to spare actually tells you that you were probably not in the right kind of thinking cap. Another six runs, maybe getting to 125 would have made a difference," he added.

This was also the first time India was bowled out in a T20 World Cup match against Pakistan.