Shreyas Iyer pinpoints key reasons behind India’s 4-0 T20I series loss to England
India captain Shreyas Iyer said poor adaptation to conditions and costly fielding errors led to India's 4-0 T20I series defeat against England.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said poor adaptation to conditions and costly fielding errors led to India's 4-0 T20I series defeat against England.
India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side fell short in execution after England sealed the T20I series with a nine-wicket win, while backing the young team to learn during its transition phase.
India captain Shreyas Iyer labelled his team's performance "atrocious" after a record 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I, admitting poor execution led to their heaviest-ever loss by runs in men's T20Is.
Leading India for the first time in T20Is, Iyer said the defeat served as an important reminder that no opponent can be underestimated.
Shreyas Iyer admitted India "lost execution in the middle overs" after Ireland's historic 34-run win in the 1st T20I, his first match as T20I captain.
Enjoying a golden run as captain, Iyer’s leadership has been instrumental in steering the Falcons to the last-four stage, making them strong contenders for the title.
Iyer smashed an unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls to help his side secure a clinical five-wicket win, knocking five-time champions Mumbai Indians out in a high-voltage second qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night.
Former Australia skipper and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting, who shares a great bond with Shreyas Iyer, said he was “gutted” after the latter was overlooked by the BCCI selectors for the upcoming England tour where India is supposed to play five Tests, starting June 20.
Accompanied by a powerful image of Iyer and Kohli sharing a handshake, the director praised the resilience and perseverance of both leaders.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer shined by slamming an unbeaten 87 off 4 balls as Punjab Kings entered the IPL 2025 final with a five-wicket win over Mumbai in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
