This defeat will always be cited as an example. Obviously there are many reasons behind the defeat, let us throw light on 4 big reasons.
1. Picnic-like mood!
There is no doubt that the Indian management was in a similar mood for the Ireland tour. This two-match series was like preparations for a 5-match series against England. And this was clearly visible in the walk and talk from coach Gambhir to the entire team. And this is also a natural thing to see. IPL after a break of a few days after winning the T20 World Cup on March 8. Then after a break of a few days after being busy in the mega tournament for about one and a half months, tour of Ireland. Tour against the world number 12 team. Obviously it was a relaxed beginning. There was no challenge from front. "Let's see how these boys of tomorrow will compete with us." Now whatever is in front of you!
2. It was very difficult to adapt to Irish conditions
Where the ball comes to a pitch with a lot of stopping power, it is not easy to take a stroke, the dimensions of the field are different, the weather is left aside at once. In such a situation, if the world leaders are thinking that by reaching a particular country just two-three days before the start of the series, on the basis of just one net session, they will adjust themselves to the conditions (elements mentioned above) in that country, then it is a possible thing. And not being able to adapt to Irish conditions was the second major reason for the defeat in the series.
3. Insistence on IPL approach, result is visible
When the roads are potholed, you have to drive like that! But neither captain Shreyas Iyer, nor Abhishek Sharma nor Ishan Kishan were mentally prepared for this. The approach is as if there is a 250-run IPL pitch at home. While swinging the bat from a distance, the pitches here demanded agility in the feet but demanded playing as late as possible. The ball was also played close to the body, but once again see the visual of captain Shreyas Iyer getting out in the second match. Iyer doesn't even know whether he is playing in Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi or in Belfast! This is what the approach is screaming about!
4. Better was expected from the top order!
Except for Abhishek with his aerial shots, better was expected from the rest, but he was not even seen making technical adjustments. It is unlikely that Jai Mundhra will make it into any of India's top Ranji Trophy XIs, but to play shots against him on Irish pitches, you have to have not only good footwork but also technical adjustments (for example, the bat coming from behind properly etc..), but you look at the first played-on wicket of Sanju Sassaman. See Captain Iyer's replay of the same style in the second match. In such a situation, the question will definitely arise that what did you take forward from the two net sessions? Did you take anything or not? This was not visible in approach, mindset and applying oneself in the match.
