India cricket team swept 2-0 by Ireland in T20I series, drawing harsh criticism from Sunil Gavaskar

India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ireland in a bilateral T20I series played in Belfast, marking Ireland's first ever series win over India in any format. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar described June 28 as “one of the worst days in Indian cricket,” blaming the loss on the team's over‑confidence, casual approach and failure to adapt to the extra bounce on the Irish pitches. He compared the performance to India’s complacency in the 1983 World Cup final and criticised captain Shreyas Iyer, the coaching staff and the decision to forgo a debut for teenage prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Gavaskar’s column highlighted that the defeats – a 34‑run loss in the first match and a one‑run loss in the second – resulted from an ultra‑aggressive batting strategy ill‑suited to the conditions, rather than exceptional Irish play. The series loss has sparked intense scrutiny of the Indian side’s mindset and tactics ahead of future international competitions.