Reasons of losing T20 series vs Ireland

[BCCISelector]

Most players looked disinterested from the first ball. Some players looked tired after playing non-stop cricket for the past several months. Not sure why they forced Tilak to play that A team tri-series just days before this series.

I'd have preferred to see some new faces, at least they would have shown some hunger and valued the opportunity to play for India much more. The main team could have come in fresher for the England series.

Chasing 160-180 type of totals continues to be a problem as these guys know to bat only one way. It is practically impossible to defend 160 against other teams even with  brilliant bowling. But against India, every team will know they have a chance because Indian batters will mindlessly slog away their wickets.

[zen]

Picking players based on performances purely in Indian conditions (IPL included).
 

Indian conditions toolkit can work in Asia and WI, but not necessarily everywhere else. 

[Vk1]

19 hours ago, BCCISelector said:

Most players looked disinterested from the first ball. Some players looked tired after playing non-stop cricket for the past several months. Not sure why they forced Tilak to play that A team tri-series just days before this series.

I'd have preferred to see some new faces, at least they would have shown some hunger and valued the opportunity to play for India much more. The main team could have come in fresher for the England series.

Chasing 160-180 type of totals continues to be a problem as these guys know to bat only one way. It is practically impossible to defend 160 against other teams even with  brilliant bowling. But against India, every team will know they have a chance because Indian batters will mindlessly slog away their wickets.

Tilak even played some sreenidhi college cricket tournament in Hyd few days ago  

[Vk1]

They came with their egos loaded.. they knew about dimensions but didn't care.. most of our fast bowlers are usually brainless but TM definitely knew.  It was rich of Gambhir to turn up this way having lost so many test series

[singhvivek141]

ill preparedness is one key thing
Samson, Iyer, Axar, Kishan...neither looked ready. Tilak had a horrible show, despite making runs he actually batted like Rahane, totally selfish.
Bowling wise except Harshit, neither bowlers looked impressive (except Prince). A lot was expected from Arsh and he failed on conditions which suit his bowling style, Axar didnt even show up.

Incorrect format selection is another
Prasidh isn't a T20 bowler, and even if he is played, he should strictly be used in Middle overs (6 - 16). Washington has declined as a T20 bowler as well. Those 46 runs of 2 overs were the killer blow in first T20.

[vvvslaxman]

23 minutes ago, singhvivek141 said:

ill preparedness is one key thing
Samson, Iyer, Axar, Kishan...neither looked ready. Tilak had a horrible show, despite making runs he actually batted like Rahane, totally selfish.
Bowling wise except Harshit, neither bowlers looked impressive (except Prince). A lot was expected from Arsh and he failed on conditions which suit his bowling style, Axar didnt even show up.

Incorrect format selection is another
Prasidh isn't a T20 bowler, and even if he is played, he should strictly be used in Middle overs (6 - 16). Washington has declined as a T20 bowler as well. Those 46 runs of 2 overs were the killer blow in first T20.

 

Under Shreyas Iyer most bowlers will look sh** because he doesn't use them at the right time. This has been a pattern. He doesn't have Narine , Varun C level bowlers at his disposal which KKR had. Closest is Bishnoi. He didn't play him.

[The Hound]

Players didn't took these games seriously, it's not a world Cup. 

Edited July 1 by The Hound

[New guy]

On 6/29/2026 at 11:00 PM, test fan said:

Batting is same .. we lost because we outplayed. Period.  

Not the same captain, which affects batsmen mentally as well. Look at how Bumrah performed under Pandaya when he bowled great on same flat pitches in the world cup.

Edited July 1 by New guy

[New guy]

1 hour ago, The Hound said:

Players didn't took these games seriously, it's not a world Cup. 

Disagree. Ishan, samson, abhishek, tilak, dube, all know their places are threatened, they will take it very seriously.

 

I will say making Iyer captain put more pressure on them which is why they didnt perform.

Edited July 1 by New guy