New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar criticised India's batting approach following their Super 8 defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said that the hosts failed to adapt to the conditions despite clear evidence from the opposition's innings.

Gavaskar pointed to the contrasting approaches of Dewald Brevis and David Miller, who rebuilt the Proteas innings after early setbacks.

Gavaskar emphasised that South Africa's batters played straighter and showed awareness of the pitch's conditions, especially against the short ball, whereas India's approach lacked situational assessment.

South Africa snapped India's 12-match unbeaten streak at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as they handed the defen...