India's cricket team needs introspection after a difficult series in Australia, blamed on poor team composition and over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah. Team management's decisions have been questioned, including the selection of all-rounders to lengthen the batting order, leading to critical mistakes and players' injuries affecting performance.
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