Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri expressed concerns about a laser show held during India’s Super 8 match against West Indies at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The lights were dimmed, and a laser show took place during a brief drinks break, which Gavaskar and Shastri found inappropriate for such a crucial game, citing potential effects on players’ focus and eyesight. Gavaskar, commenting on the show, mentioned the challenges it posed for the players in readjusting to the light and questioned the necessity of such entertainment during a World Cup match.
Shastri also emphasized the difficulty players face in refocusing after such distractions, stating, “And from the players’ point of view, to switch back on, is never easy. It’s serious stuff.” Both former captains stressed the importance of maintaining optimal playing conditions over mid-innings entertainment, especially with a semi-final spot on the line in a tournament of great significance. The match concluded with India securing a five-wicket victory, propelled by Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97-run innings. India will face England in the second semi-final on March 5 as they aim to defend their title.
