'I wasn't able to capitalise': Hardik accepts blame after India's T20I series defeat against WI

On Sunday, Hardik Pandya's reign as T20I captain of the Men In Blue in the bilateral series came to an end. The star all-rounder lost his first T20I series as captain after the West Indies, led by Romario Shepherd, defeated India at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in the fifth match. After defeating India by eight wickets in Florida, the hosts West Indies won the five-match series 3-2, putting a stop to India's comeback.

Team India, led by Pandya, had regained its footing in the series by winning consecutive games against the West Indies. However, the Indian batters' batting calamity allowed the West Indies to thwart India's attempt to emerge from behind and win the series. Pandya's decision to bowl first on a slow pitch backfired, as India's 20-over total was below par.

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"As you can see, we lost after 10 overs. Pandya, who scored 14 runs off 18 deliveries in the series-deciding T20I, stated, "Since my arrival, I have not been able to capitalise, and I took my time and could not finish." The Indian middle order struggled to collect runs in the deciding match of the series. "I believe we must challenge ourselves as a community. All of these activities require us to acquire knowledge.

We have decided as a group to take the difficult route whenever possible. In hindsight, a series here or there is inconsequential, but commitment to the objective is crucial," said Pandya.

Losing is good sometimes, it teaches you: Hardik

Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma led India's comeback in the series-deciding match against the West Indies. Suryakumar Yadav hit a brilliant fifty, and Tilak Varma scored 27 runs off 18 deliveries. Suryakumar's quickfire 61 off 45 deliveries propelled India to 165/9 in 20 overs thanks to his contribution. It's a great distance.

The ODI World Cup is approaching. And sometimes defeat is desirable. You gain a wealth of knowledge. And special recognition for every son. They exhibited exemplary character. "Winning and losing are part of the process, and we will ensure that we learn from both," Pandya continued.

Every youngster coming through has faith

In response, Brandon King scored 85 runs as the West Indies defeated India by eight wickets in the fifth Twenty20 international. The West Indies reached their target with two overs to spare due to King's magnificent unbeaten 85 and Pooran's spectacular 47. Critics questioned Pandya's bowling decisions during the recently concluded T20I series. In the fifth T20I, the renowned all-rounder did not take a wicket, and the pacer did not even bowl his allotted overs.

"What I experience in the moment is what I do; I don't plan much. Pandya explained, "When I observe a situation, I adhere to my inner instinct. The Indian all-rounder will not play in the impending Twenty20 International series against Ireland.

In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will captain the second-string Indian team in his return series. "They have passion. This is an extremely essential aspect of international cricket. Every child entering possesses faith. This is something I now observe frequently. They came forward and accepted culpability. "I couldn't be happier as captain," concluded Pandya.