India pointed the guns, but SA pulled the trigger
Sanjay Manjrekar has his say on a day that was completely dominated by India after South Africa shot themselves out for 121 and were left facing the prospect of a 3-0 series defeat
ESPNcricinfo staff
04-Dec-2015
'Jadeja has grown in stature'
South Africa hardly had a chance to settle during their 49.3 overs at the crease, and a large part of that was due to Ravindra Jadeja's rhythmic bowling. Manjrekar believes Jadeja has come a long way from the offspinner who could only flourish in rank turners.
'Kohli's selection of Umesh Yadav a masterstroke'
With the pitches and spinners hogging all the headlines, Virat Kohli's leadership in this series has perhaps flown a little under the radar. Manjrekar feels that among everything else, Kohli has been really impressive in picking the right fielding combinations and handling the bowlers in his first home Test series as captain.
'Rare to see such an all-round display from India's bowlers'
India's attack also came in for high praise, with Manjrekar quick to acknowledge and laud how every singly bowler managed to put pressure on South Africa.
'SA's batting skills exposed'
While being bundled out for 79 must have hurt South Africa, it seems strange to suggest that the No.1 ranked Test team has suddenly become mentally fragile.
'Disappointed with Faf and Amla'
Plenty of South African batsmen went down cheaply, but Manjrekar was especially surprised that Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis failed to apply themselves in Delhi, especially after battling it out in Nagpur.