IndiaIndian team’s disappointing performance in T20I cricket continued on Thursday as well. England With a spectacular win by nine wickets in the fourth T20 match in Bristol, they took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The defeat not only marked yet another bilateral series loss for the reigning T20 World Cup champions, but also drew sharp criticism from the senior Congress MP. Shashi Tharoorwho described the performance as “a disgrace too many”.
Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment after India’s one-sided defeat
Soon after England completed the chase with ease, Tharoor shared his reaction on Ax expressing his disbelief at India’s performance. His comments came after another disappointing performance from the Indian side, who have now suffered consecutive bilateral T20I series defeats for the first time since 2019. India entered the England tour after a 2-0 series loss to Ireland, raising fresh concerns over the team’s form despite winning the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad just four months earlier.
Tharoor’s post quickly gained popularity on social media, with many fans expressing their disappointment. Many questioned India’s inability to extend their World Cup winning streak, while others pointed to recurring problems with both batting and bowling, which caused the team to struggle in overseas conditions.
“I’m really speechless. Shocked. Shocked. This is a huge insult. There’s really nothing to say,” He has written.
I am truly speechless. Bewildered. Stunned.
This is too much of an insult. Actually there is nothing to say. #INDvENG @bcci @imAagarkar @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/bHPA4GHHGT
– Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) 9 July 2026
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Shreyas Iyer’s lone resistance went in vain
Asked to bat first, India once again got off to a poor start as England’s pace attack dismissed key batsmen early. captain Shreyas Iyer He stood firm amid the collapse and scored an unbeaten 80 off 49 balls, taking India to 158/7 in the allotted 20 overs. Despite their determined effort, the visitors finished well below a competitive total on a batting-friendly surface.
England made light work of the chase. harry brook Attacking the Indian bowlers right from the start, he played a sensational unbeaten inning of 79 runs in just 35 balls. Phil Salt He provided excellent support by playing an unbeaten inning of 59 runs and the host team achieved the target in 13.5 overs by losing only one wicket.
The ease with which England chased the target highlighted India’s struggles with the ball, as none of the bowlers managed to exert sustained pressure or build partnerships through the wicket.
Pressure increases before final T20I
With this result, the investigation on Iyer’s captaincy has intensified. Taking charge after India’s World Cup-winning campaign, Iyer has endured a difficult start to his tenure, suffering defeats in two consecutive bilateral T20I series, while attempting to rebuild a team in transition. Although management has supported the long-term vision, the lack of continuity across both departments has become a growing concern. India’s batting has repeatedly depended on individual brilliance, while the bowling attack has failed to defend modest scores against quality opposition.
India will now travel to Southampton on Saturday for the fifth and final T20I, hoping to salvage some pride and avoid taking a 4-0 lead in the series. A win would provide a much-needed boost after a difficult tour, while another defeat would deepen concerns over the direction of the team ahead of its next international assignments.
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