The recently concluded Test series between India and England not only showcased India’s dominance but also highlighted the depth and strength in the country’s bowling department. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out the significant takeaway from the series, emphasizing the emergence of promising talents, especially in the bowling unit.
India’s impressive series triumph, securing their 17th consecutive Test series win at home, was achieved despite the absence of key players such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Shami. The Test series saw the introduction of several debutants, including Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, and Rajat Patidar, reflecting India’s commitment to testing and building their bench strength.
Manjrekar specifically praised the bowling unit’s performance, highlighting the impact of spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Akash Deep in the final Test. He commended the relentless pressure created by India’s diverse bowling attack, comprising fast bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, along with spinners.
The former cricketer emphasized the importance of the emerging batting talents proving themselves in challenging conditions such as Australia and England. While acknowledging the potential displayed by players like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, Manjrekar urged patience in evaluating their long-term capabilities.
The overarching question for Indian cricket, according to Manjrekar, is identifying the players who will take on the mantle from stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara in the future. The series victory, coupled with the promising performances of budding talents, provides optimism for India’s cricketing future, both in terms of bowling depth and the evolution of new batting stars.
