If the past 14 months taught us anything, it would be that, despite their intense domestic preparations for the ODI World Cup, the ultimate heartbreak in Ahmedabad, and the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, India was eager to move on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in terms of T20I cricket. The lessons from India's previous T20 World Cup defeats, which were mainly caused by their antiquated strategy, appeared to be behind them. Brimming with youthful talent, recently returned from their remarkable seasons in the 2023 Indian Premier League, India had transformed their T20 cricket game.
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