No no. I wasn't having a go at you just a general opinion.Today was objectively 'good' compared to yesterday. (A batting collapse and bowling full tosses offering an easy 40 runs at close of play)
I believe with 50-100 extra runs we would've come close to winning.
I don't make that 'good performance' statement without criticism of the team, on the same page I've posted criticism that I believe still stands and is actually in agreement with your opening points. It's dishonest to take the comment 'good performance' in isolation and imply a happiness to lose. (If your comment wasn't directed at me then apologies)
My personal take on this match overall is that we threw a strong position away, and it concerns me that, at least publicly, the team gives the impression that it can do no wrong.
We seem to just accept second best as long as we gave it 'a jolly good go'
I guess you could argue it's all part of being British and being polite.
And the mantra "India never lose at home" grates as well.
Tbh I expected more from Bazball. We've been very second best.