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Shreyas Iyer criticizes India's performance after record T20I loss to England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:08 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Shreyas Iyer criticizes India's performance after record T20I loss to England

Summary

India suffered a historic 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on July 7, surrendering for just 76 runs. Captain Shreyas Iyer described the loss as "atrocious" and emphasized a lack of excuses for the team's poor execution. England set a target of 202, with India collapsing early, losing five wickets in the powerplay. With the loss, England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Iyer called for individual accountability from players moving forward, as the series continues with matches in Bristol and Southampton.

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By the Numbers

•India scored only 76 runs, their second-lowest T20I total.
•England achieved a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
•Shreyas Iyer emphasized the need for personal accountability among players.
•The next match will take place in Bristol.
•Iyer noted the failure to adapt to match conditions.

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6:08 AMYahoo Sports — 'Atrocious & no excuses!': Shreyas Iyer fumes after England humiliates India in record T20I capitulation

What they're saying

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India captain Shreyas Iyer pulled no punches after a historic 125-run loss to England in the 3rd T20I, calling the team's 76-all-out performance "atrocious."
— Yahoo Sports

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