India captain Shreyas Iyer cites shifting pitch as cause of batting collapse

India’s cricket captain Shreyas Iyer addressed the media after the team’s batting line‑up crumbled in the latest match, pointing to the rapidly altering pitch as the primary factor. Iyer explained that the surface started to offer inconsistent bounce and turn, making it difficult for batsmen to settle and leading to a succession of wickets.

He added that the team had prepared for the conditions based on the pre‑match assessment, but the pitch behaved unpredictably as the game progressed. The collapse, he said, was not a reflection of the players’ skill but rather a reaction to the environment they faced on the field.

The statement comes as India looks to regroup ahead of the remaining fixtures in the series, with the coaching staff expected to review the pitch reports and adjust strategies accordingly.