Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara and coach Abhishek Nayar have analyzed India's recent T20I series loss to England. They identified key weaknesses including a lack of middle-order depth, poor fielding, and an inability to handle short-pitched bowling.
Why it matters
The analysis highlights structural issues in the Indian national cricket team's development and tactical preparation for international competition.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar have critically analysed Indias T20I series defeat to England, pointing to significant issues in middle-order batting, all-rounder contributions, and fielding, alongside a struggle against short-pitched deliveries.IMAGE: Indias Shreyas Iyer walks after losing his wicket, caught by Englands Sam Curran off the bowling of Liam Dawson in the fifth and final T20I against England in Southampton on Saturday. Photograph: Cat Goryn/Action Images via Reuters Key PointsCheteshwar Pujara attributes Indias T20I series loss to England to a lack of middle-order depth, shortage of quality all-rounders, and consistently poor fielding.Abhishek Nayar noted that Indian batters struggled to adapt to Englands strategy of consistently targeting them with short balls, calling it a wake-up call.Nayar defended captain Shreyas Iyer, stating he deserves time and ownership to build his team and should not be judged harshly after a difficult series.Both experts emphasised the need for clarity…
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