Confusion at the crease Ravi Shastri slams India’s make no sense batting Order in second South Africa Test.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has never been shy of calling things as they are and this latest remarks after the second Test against South Africa proved Once again. As India slumped to another disappointing batting performance, Shastri questioned the logic, planning and execution behind India’s batting order, calling it confusing and completely avoidable. His criticism sparked debate among fans and experts, who agreed that something felt off about India’s approach.

 According to Shastri, India over complicated a simple situation. With the series hanging in the balance, visitors needed clarity and decisiveness in their top order was. Instead, they opted to shuffle positions, change rules and send batters out of their natural slots. Shastri term the decision making tactical misjudgement that backfired under pressure.

 The subsequent collapse only validated his contention on paper. India got off to a great start but the partnership never really settled. The batsman appeared unsure about their roles and the South African bowlers exploited that habitation with ruthless precision. Shastri Cricket requires consistency, not experimentation. In condition that are high on take with bounds and lateral movement on offer from the page, Clarity in the batting order was more imperative, he said.

 Promotion and demotion of some key batters were one of the biggest talking points the move that raised many eyebrow was pushing. Middle order specialist up the order while dropping a reliable opener down. Shastri pointed out that when players who thrive in specific roles are suddenly shifted, the natural instincts get disturbed. It would not only affect individual but breaks rhythm for the whole batting lineup.

 Shastri did not single out the batters as the only reason for the failure. He actually shifted the blame and focused the tension on the team think tank. His comment it makes no sense reflected that. The planning lack conviction and awareness of match condition. He reminded that in Test cricket, especially overseas, teams cannot afford to experiment unless groundwork has been laid over time with momentum against them. India needed solidity, not tactical gambles.

 He spoke. to the psychological expect a sudden shuffle creates self doubt amongst players especially when fighting Tough conditions. batters begin playing for survival instead of confidence and control. When South Africa smelled Uncertainty, they attack relentlessly and Indian never recovered.

 For all the harsh word though, Shastri critique has a constructive message. He was emphatic that India do have the talent, temperament and experience but to achieve success, players must be trusted with their natural position. He invoked how even when India had dominated across formats during the last few years. Clarity of roles had been the biggest strength. This batting unit was going strong not just because of skill, but because every player knew his place and purpose.

 Looking ahead, Shastri believes India can still bounce back, but only if they return to basics. Stability in team balance, faith in specialist and flexible but logical decision making are crucial. Tactical brilliance does not lie in constant change, he said, but in choosing the right strategy for the moment and Sticking to it with conviction.

 As the debate over India’s next combination grow louder, Shastri words have already left their imprint. Whether the team management buys into his argument or not, there is a little doubt that the team cannot afford to get its batting order in a mess once more against a fired up South African tag. The talent is there, the Hungary is there. Now it is all about clarity, trust and smart cricket.