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'I can't accept this...it's nonsense': Pollock, Gavaskar lambast South Africa's horror batting show vs IND..
South Africa were folded for just 116 runs in 27.3 overs in its eight-wicket loss to India in the opening ODI game of the series...
To say South Africa were hammered would be an understatement of what unfolded in Johannesburg on Sunday evening in the opening ODI game of the three-match series..
Furious at South Africa's horror show in the opening game, former captain Shaun Pollock launched an attack questioning the need for a modern-day approach of an attacking brand of cricket when the team is losing wickets at regular intervals..
In response to Pollock's rant, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was also part of the panel, explained that this attitude that the veteran South African cricketer has been complaining about, stems from having too many options..
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