India's squad lacks a specialist batsman
India's squad lacks a specialised extra batsman, relying on ineffectual all-rounders like Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar.
Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar lack technique for overseas conditions, contributing to India's batting collapse.
In the 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, India fell from 178/4 to 233 all out, as Sundar, Patel, and Dube failed against short-pitched bowling.
Dube has played only 6 ODIs since his debut in December 2019 and is ineffective with both bat and ball in these conditions.
Blind faith in all-rounders is proving costly for Shubman Gill's team, as they struggle to score competitive totals abroad.
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