Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth criticized the Indian side, particularly in Test cricket, following their recent defeat in the first Test match against South Africa. Srikkanth criticized the Indian team for being overrated in Test cricket and T20Is and for resting on past achievements. He also expressed that deserving candidates like Kuldeep Yadav have been overlooked. He emphasized the need for India to overlook the ICC rankings, and argued that the team has been relying on past laurels.