‘Shake-up call’: Shastri warns India must act fast to save semi-final hopes

25 Feb, 05:57 — 25 Feb, 11:27

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India, a prominent cricketing nation and frequent contender, has experienced a significant loss to South Africa during the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. This setback has put their semi-final hopes in jeopardy, making their upcoming clash against Zimbabwe critical. Former coach Ravi Shastri's warning underscores the immediate need for the team to improve its performance to avoid early elimination from the tournament.

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Ravi ShastriFormer coach IndiaCricket team/nation South AfricaCricket team/nation ZimbabweCricket team/nation T20 World CupInternational cricket tournament

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First report: Times of India · 25 Feb, 05:57|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

Times of India25 Feb, 05:57First to report

‘Shake-up call’: Shastri warns India must act fast to save semi-final hopes

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Yahoo25 Feb, 11:27Latest update

‘The shake-up India needed’: Ravi Shastri warns defending champions must act fast to save T20 World Cup semi-final hopes

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Yahoo1h ago

‘The shake-up India needed’: Ravi Shastri warns defending champions must act fast to save T20 World Cup semi-final hopes

India face a crucial Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe after a significant loss to South Africa. Former coach Ravi Shastri believes this setback could be the wake-up call the team needs. India must win to avoid elimination. Shastri emphasises strengthening bowling with Axar Patel's return. The team's semi-final hopes now depend on a swift and effective response to this challenge.

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Times of India6h ago