India suffers consecutive T20I series losses to England and Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
India faced England on Thursday in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, where they succumbed to a nine-wicket defeat, marking their second consecutive loss in T20I series following a previous defeat against Ireland. Shreyas Iyer contributed a notable 80 runs, but India's batting order appeared disorganized, with key batsmen failing to support him. Fans expressed frustration over the team's inability to adapt, labeling the players as 'flat-track bullies' and linking the issue to IPL conditions. The defeat raises further questions about Iyer's leadership as he remains winless after six matches in charge of the T20I side.
- •India loses fourth T20I to England, sealing series loss.
- •Shreyas Iyer scored 80*, but other batsmen struggled.
- •Criticism arises over players' adaptability due to IPL conditions.
- •Fans call Indian team 'flat-track bullies' after consecutive defeats.
- •Iyer remains winless in first six matches as T20I captain.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'Flat-track bullies of IPL': Indian players face fan anger after losing back-to-back T20I series in Ireland, England
"Furious Indian cricket fans labelled the national side "flat-track bullies of the IPL" after Shreyas Iyer's men suffered back-to-back T20I series losses in Ireland and England.
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