T20 World Cup: Indian team played 54 dot balls-Harbhajan Singh lists reason behind 8-wicket thrashing

ICC T20 World Cup: Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh opened up on India's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand, saying that the Virat Kohli-led Indian team played 54 dot balls, which created pressure on the batsmen on Sunday.

Veteran India cricketer Harbhajan Singh listed Indian batsmen's inability to rotate strike against New Zealand as one of the major reasons behind the Virat Kohli-led side's humiliating 8-wicket defeat at the hands of the Blackcaps on Sunday.

After being asked to bat, the Indian top-order wilted in no time as the 2007 champions huffed and puffed to post a meager 110/7. Trent Boult took 3-20 and Ish Sodhi returned 2-17 in New Zealand's disciplined bowling display even though they spilled a couple of catches.