Manoj Tiwary criticizes management after India's T20I series defeat to Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has called for accountability following India's disappointing 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland. Tiwary emphasized that captain Shreyas Iyer should not bear the sole responsibility for the failure, urging a closer examination of the management led by head coach Gautam Gambhir. He highlighted collective shortcomings of the batting unit and stressed the importance of addressing the team's overall performance rather than focusing exclusively on Iyer. Tiwary's remarks come in light of India's struggles, especially given their status as two-time defending T20 champions.
- •India lost the T20I series against Ireland, 2-0.
- •Manoj Tiwary criticized the focus on captain Shreyas Iyer.
- •Tiwary pointed out failures across the entire batting unit.
- •Head coach Gautam Gambhir's management is under scrutiny.
- •Tiwary urges addressing underlying issues in the team.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's not only Shreyas Iyer's fault': Former cricketer urges India to 'address the elephant in the room' after Ireland humiliation
"Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has questioned who will take responsibility for India's 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, arguing that captain Shreyas Iyer should not be made the sole scapegoat. Tiwary urged critics to "address the elephant in the room," indirectly pointing towards the team management and coaching staff led by Gautam Gambhir for the disappointing result.
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