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Iyer Defends Bishnoi After Costly Over Hands England Series Lead
Times of India·Sunday, 5 July 2026
India captain Shreyas Iyer spoke after England's four-wicket win, refusing to single out spinner Ravi Bishnoi despite his 17th-over conceding 29 runs proving decisive. Iyer called it a collective learning experience and praised England's Jacob Bethell for his unbeaten 76. He acknowledged the challenging pitch conditions as a factor in the defeat.
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