IBTimes

The loss sparked widespread criticism on social media, targeting the players, captain Shubman Gill, and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Former opener Wasim Jaffer praised New Zealand's young team for their execution and resilience. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav and other Indian players were specifically criticized for underperforming, while team management and selectors faced scrutiny for their decisions and insistence that the team was progressing despite poor results.