India will rely on who will take baton from Kohli, Rohit: Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar notes England’s batting struggles in India as his main takeaway from the Test series. Ravichandran Ashwin’s five-wicket haul in his 100th Test contributes to India’s convincing victory in Dharamsala.

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Ashwin’s Brilliance and Kuldeep’s Growth Highlight India’s Dominance

In the fifth Test at Dharamsala, spin maestro Ashwin claimed a five-wicket haul, restricting England to 195 in the second innings. Starting 259 runs behind, England struggled at 103-5 by Lunch, failing to surpass India’s massive first innings total of 477. Notably, Ashwin shone in England’s second innings, while Kuldeep Yadav exposed their vulnerability to spin in the one-sided contest’s first innings. Sanjay Manjrekar, speaking to ESPNCricinfo, praised Kuldeep’s rapid progress in the extended five-match Test series.

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Indian Bowling Strength Key for the Long Term, Bench Strength Shines

Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on India’s long-term cricket perspective, emphasizing the strength of the bowling unit. He commends the emergence of players like Kuldeep Yadav and Akash Deep, highlighting the relentless pressure exerted by a formidable bowling lineup. Despite the absence of key players like KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami, India clinched their 17th consecutive Test series win, showcasing remarkable bench strength. The series against England witnessed Test debuts for Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, and Rajat Patidar.

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