India wins T20I series 3-2 as Iyer calls for improvement

India won its five-match T20I series against New Zealand 3-2, despite losing the final two matches, and captain Shreyas Iyer said the team needed to improve its bowling and fielding after the defeats. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Iyer described India’s performance in the final games as sloppy and called the tour a learning experience. He said the team had wanted to experiment and challenge itself more in those matches but had not made the most of the opportunity. Iyer said India’s first three wins had set the rhythm of the series. He also highlighted the difficulty of fielding in unfamiliar conditions, including dark lights and clear skies, and said the team would need to work on its fielding. India’s next assignment was an ODI series against New Zealand, and Iyer said the players remained in high spirits. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said his side had missed important moments in the first three games, which India won. He described the series as tight and said it could have gone the other way. Santner also praised New Zealand’s batting and said its bowlers had adapted well in the final two matches. India’s series victory came after New Zealand won the...