India scored 445 and 430/4d in Rajkot Test victory.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his respect for England's approach as he acknowledged their positive impact on Test cricket. However, Manjrekar voiced concerns regarding England's bowling attack ahead of the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series in India.
The cricket expert further highlighted the struggles faced by England's bowlers on Day 4 during their 434-run defeat against India in the third Test, especially against the youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan in Rajkot.
Manjrekar suggested that while England's batting remains formidable, their bowling weaknesses could allow India to dominate the last two Tests of the ongoing five-match Test series, as they have already taken a 2-1 lead in the home series.
Sanjay Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo: “I respect England's approach and they are doing the world of Test cricket a great good, not just the team. But the worry for them going into the next 2 Tests is the bowling attack. The big takeaway on Day 4 was how their bowling was massacred by young Indian batters with hardly any Test experience.”
Manjrekar added, “The biggest problem England will face will be with their inexperienced spinners, who have done phenomenally well. But it’s just too much of a burden to carry for these young shoulders with hardly any first-class experience. I don't see them suddenly getting India 150 all-out and can't see India giving them rank turners that other opposition teams have got.”
He signed off by saying, “England batting will continue to be dangerous but their bowling will keep allowing India to come back in the game. That's where India looks a little more secure.”