Indian cricket board to review T20 team’s ‘bad phase’ after England defeats
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to review the national T20 team's performance following a series of losses against England and Ireland. Officials have characterized the recent slump as a temporary setback rather than a systemic failure.
Why it matters
As the world champions, India's recent performance dip is a significant event in international cricket, prompting administrative scrutiny and public concern.
India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info India's Tilak Varma is stumped by England's Jos Buttler off the bowling of England's Will Jacks at Trent Bridge [Andrew Boyers/Reuters] By AFP Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 India’s cricket board will review the T20 team’s performance after a dismal run that saw the world champions lose successive series in Ireland and England, a top official said.
India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England on Thursday, handing the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead with one match remaining after the opener was washed out.
The loss was India’s fifth straight defeat, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland last month.
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