Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes that the team needs to make crucial decisions regarding their combination of spinners and the number eight position after their four-wicket defeat in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

India, having been put in to bat first, struggled as Josh Hazlewood dismantled the top order with a potent spell of 3-13, leaving them four wickets down within the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma responded with a steady 68, but India failed to build on his innings and were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs. Australia chased the target comfortably, winning with four wickets in hand and 40 balls to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

“There are positive takeaways like Abhishek Sharma’s batting and Varun Chaka

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