Shreyas Iyer's T20I Captaincy Record Tied as India Lose Third Straight to England

India suffered its third consecutive loss to England in the three‑match T20 International series at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge, leaving the series 1‑0 with one match abandoned due to rain. Captain Shreyas Iyer, appointed earlier this year, has now equaled the record for most toss wins (five) in T20Is, a mark he shares with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and himself in a later span. Despite winning every toss in his five matches as captain, India has not won a single game under his leadership.

Criticism has mounted over Iyer’s batting and tactical choices. He scored 68 runs in the rain‑called‑off match, followed by 37 and a single‑digit knock in the subsequent games, while the team fell short of the target. Ahead of the third match, Iyer dropped spinner Ravi Bishnoi for fast‑bowler Prince Yadav, a move that did not alter the outcome. The series continues with two matches remaining, and India must win the next encounter to stay in contention.