India’s disappointing 2-0 T20I Series defeat against Ireland has sparked criticism from former batsmen. Manoj Tiwariwho asked who would take responsibility for the team’s poor performance. Despite entering the series as the defending T20 champions twice, India struggled against the odds and failed to bat in both matches.Tiwary said the focus should not be on the captain alone Shreyas Iyerwho has been investigated after the defeat. On the contrary, he argued that the managers are the assistants of the team under the guidance of the head coach Gautam Gambhirit must also be held accountable for its consequences.Speaking in a video posted on his X account, Tiwary complained about what he called the “elephant in the room” and asked why the management did not discuss it after the series loss.“India can go on to win the World Cup in South Africa. But what about the T20I series that was lost against Ireland? Who will answer? I told you to talk to the elephant in the room, but no one believed my words. I know that the PR agencies and friends of the so-called decision-makers will start reporting Shreyas Iyer’s case,” said Manoj Tiwary.The former Indian batsman confirmed that the defeat was a team failure and warned against singling out Iyer for criticism. According to Tiwary, the entire batting team has not suffered, and the coaching staff needs to be re-examined.“It’s not just Shreyas Iyer’s fault if he bats, but it’s the fault of the batsmen who couldn’t do it. The machine will be cornered and show Shreyas Iyer for the loss of this series. It’s not the players, but the elephant sitting quietly in the dressing room, and often going carelessly. It’s a lot of time that Tiwary added.
