NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar defended Shardul Thakur, stating that the blame for India’s loss within the first Take a look at towards South Africa shouldn’t be solely positioned on the all-rounder.
Manjrekar highlighted the collective failure of the Indian bowling unit as a major issue within the defeat at Centurion.
Thakur, who was dropped from the taking part in XI for the second Take a look at at Cape City, confronted criticism for his efficiency within the first Take a look at, the place he took one wicket in 19 overs, conceding 101 runs.
Mukesh Kumar changed Thakur within the second Take a look at and contributed with 4 wickets within the match, aiding India’s seven-wicket victory.
“I perceive why they wished batting depth with Shardul, particularly on condition that they’ve new gamers batting at 1, 3 & 5 and in addition Shardul’s document in South Africa. I believe it’s unfair in charge all the things on Shardul Thakur. I really feel India typically did not bowl effectively in that Take a look at match, and that did not enable them a collection win,” Manjrekar expressed on ESPNcricinfo.
Whereas acknowledging the will for batting depth, Manjrekar emphasised that India’s bowling efficiency as a complete wanted enchancment. He famous that blaming Thakur alone could be unfair, declaring the collective accountability of the bowling unit.
“I worry Shardul Thakur should wait some time to play his subsequent Take a look at match. They should have a look at his bowling. It isn’t that he scored 40-50 with the bat both. He may not play a Take a look at match for some time now as India will discover different methods of strengthening their batting,” Manjrekar added, speculating on Thakur’s future Take a look at alternatives.
India bounced again within the collection, clinching the second Take a look at in Cape City in lower than two days and securing a historic victory with the quickest win by way of balls (642 balls) within the historical past of Take a look at cricket.
(With inputs from ANI)
Manjrekar highlighted the collective failure of the Indian bowling unit as a major issue within the defeat at Centurion.
Thakur, who was dropped from the taking part in XI for the second Take a look at at Cape City, confronted criticism for his efficiency within the first Take a look at, the place he took one wicket in 19 overs, conceding 101 runs.
Mukesh Kumar changed Thakur within the second Take a look at and contributed with 4 wickets within the match, aiding India’s seven-wicket victory.
“I perceive why they wished batting depth with Shardul, particularly on condition that they’ve new gamers batting at 1, 3 & 5 and in addition Shardul’s document in South Africa. I believe it’s unfair in charge all the things on Shardul Thakur. I really feel India typically did not bowl effectively in that Take a look at match, and that did not enable them a collection win,” Manjrekar expressed on ESPNcricinfo.
Whereas acknowledging the will for batting depth, Manjrekar emphasised that India’s bowling efficiency as a complete wanted enchancment. He famous that blaming Thakur alone could be unfair, declaring the collective accountability of the bowling unit.
“I worry Shardul Thakur should wait some time to play his subsequent Take a look at match. They should have a look at his bowling. It isn’t that he scored 40-50 with the bat both. He may not play a Take a look at match for some time now as India will discover different methods of strengthening their batting,” Manjrekar added, speculating on Thakur’s future Take a look at alternatives.
India bounced again within the collection, clinching the second Take a look at in Cape City in lower than two days and securing a historic victory with the quickest win by way of balls (642 balls) within the historical past of Take a look at cricket.
(With inputs from ANI)
