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'That is shocking': Gambhir faces heat after Axar sits out IND vs SA match

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the unchanged XI meant Axar Patel was left out again, calling it a harsh but tactical call. The decision triggered fan backlash online. South Africa recovered from 20/3 through David Miller and Dewald Brevis, posting 187/7. Miller and Brevis led the fightback, while Tristan Stubbs finished strongly. Jasprit Bumrah starred with 3/15, but India face a tough chase.

22 Feb 2026 8:57 pm