Sunil Gavaskar Highlights Key Factors Ahead of India-England T20 World Cup Semifinal

Ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on March 5, 2026, Sunil Gavaskar highlighted the closely matched contest. He emphasized Jasprit Bumrah's evolving bowling skills and advised deploying him for at least two powerplay overs to target England's top order early, including Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Harry Brook. Gavaskar also identified England's all-rounder Will Jacks as a key threat, noting his strong tournament form. Despite England's unbeaten Super 8 run, Gavaskar expressed confidence in India's chances to reach the final in Ahmedabad.