{
  "id": 14632413,
  "title": "\"Why attack the batter”: Sunil Gavaskar slams West Indies star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/why-attack-the-batter-sunil-gavaskar-slams-west-indies-star",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/why-attack-the-batter-sunil-gavaskar-slams-west-indies-star-1.500711351"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph for his unsportsmanlike behaviour during the fourth T20I between India and West Indies in Hyderabad. The incident occurred when Joseph's bouncer struck India's Arshdeep Singh on the shoulder, causing him discomfort. Despite his injury, Arshdeep continued to bat, with India needing just 30 runs from the final ball. India's captain, Shreyas Iyer, even advised Joseph to retire hurt, but Arshdeep chose to continue. In the subsequent delivery, Joseph aimed the ball at Arshdeep's injured shoulder, drawing a strong reaction from Gavaskar, who questioned the logic of attacking the batter instead of targeting the stumps. Arshdeep had to retire hurt on five after narrowly escaping another blow. The West Indies went on to win the match by 24 runs, drawing the series level.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}