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News India Live, Digital Desk: The recently ended T20 series between India and England touched a 2-2 par, which could not decide any team’s victory. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has shared his views on what were the reasons behind the draw of this very competitive series. He explained in detail how the two teams had such challenges and opportunities that eventually brought the series to this conclusion. According to CAF, the biggest strength of the Indian team was its strong player. Whether it is Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jaspreet Bumrah, the presence of all these gave the team a great confidence. They knew that they have players who can turn the dice of the match at any time. Rohit Sharma’s foresight and strategy as captain also helped the team a lot. Virat Kohli’s contribution in batting was very important, who formed many important partnerships. However, Kaif described the performance of the Indian middle order as somewhat disappointing, which requires the scope of improvement. Talking about the England team, his players continued to insist on playing aggressive cricket. This ‘Bazball’ mindset was not only limited to Test, but also appeared in T20, so that they continued to score runs. All -rounders like Moin Ali and Liam Livingstone performed well in both departments. England preferred to bowl by winning the toss and took advantage of it, but he could not take wickets later. His players had enthusiasm and aggressive attitude, but still some mistakes were made from them. Both the teams also faced injuries throughout the series. While India lacked the lack of important fast bowlers like Deepak Chahar, England also faced the injury of some players, affecting his team’s continuity. The players’ spectacular performance on the field was also important; Especially the way the Indian team returned under pressure, it shows their combativeness. Overall, Mohammad Kaif explained that the series was a draw because both teams had the ability to perform well, but some weaknesses and injuries also affected his performance. A balanced Indian team, which was supported by strong batting and disciplined bowling, while England presented a challenge with their aggressive attitude, and all these factors were on an exciting 2–2 par.