Following India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand, former India cricketer Madan Lal offered a candid analysis of the team's performance, highlighting key factors behind the loss, such as the importance of home conditions and the need for a stronger showing from the top order.
1983 World Cup winner Lal began by discussing the advantage of playing on home turf, saying, "At home, we usually win series because the conditions favour us.
The pitches suit our style, and we are accustomed to batting and playing here. We are more familiar with the weather and climate.
Given all these factors, India generally has the upper hand." However, he voiced frustration over the choice of pitch preparation, questioning the reasoning behind it. "We have ourselves to blame.