Gambhir decries batting-friendly pitches after India's record ODI chase

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the nature of pitches following his team's record ODI chase against England. He argued that wickets offering too little assistance to bowlers are 'not fair' and make it difficult for them to influence the match. Gambhir distinguished such conditions from genuine cricket, stating the game showcased 'only batting'. The remarks came after India successfully chased down a formidable target in the recent match.

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