Pujara's technique, Rohit's attitude, Piedt's action
Sanjay Manjrekar has his say on day one of the Delhi Test, where India ended the day on 231 for 7 despite being 139 for 6 at one point
'Pitch crumbly, but not as vicious'
With all the focus on pitches since the beginning of the Test series in Mohali, Feroz Shah Kotla fielded a track Manjrekar called the 'best so far in the series' as their appears to be something for the batsmen too.
Manjrekar: Pitch crumbly, but not as vicious
Sanjay Manrekar reckons that the pitch at Feroz Shah Kotla is the best so far in this series, but it doesn't mean it is easy to score on'Pujara getting bowled despite solid technique'
India got off to a cautious start after winning the toss but No. 3 Cheteshwart Pujara was bowled again. Manjrekar believes Pujara might be taking his eyes off the ball, thinking too much about the outcome instead.
Manjrekar: Pujara getting bowled despite solid technique
Sanjay Manjrekar believes Cheteshwar Pujara may not be watching the ball as closely, thinking too much about the outcome instead which leads to him missing the ball'Will be tough for Rohit to retain his place'
The familiarity with Indian batsmen's dismissals continued as Rohit Sharma holed out to long-on with an unnecessary heave. Manjrekar said if Rohit doesn't score big in the second innings, he will find it tough to retain his place in the Test side.
Manjrekar: Will be tough for Rohit to retain his place
Sanjay Manjrekar talks about Rohit Sharma, who was yet again dismissed playing a rash shot early in his innings'Uncomplicated action helps Piedt's accuracy'
From South Africa, the day belonged to offspinner Dane Piedt. He took four of the seven wickets and Manjrekar said it's the bowler's smooth and uncomplicated action that helps him even though he does not give too many revolutions on the ball.
Manjrekar: Uncomplicated action helps Piedt's accuracy
Sanjay Manjrekar lists out things that made South Africa offspinner Dane Piedt effective on the first day of the Delhi Test'Tahir struggles to fit in Amla's plans'
The other spinner - Imran Tahir - bowled only seven overs compared to Piedt's 34. Manjrekar believes Tahir finds it difficult to fit in Hashim Amla's plans of stifling the opposition batsmen.
Manjrekar: Tahir struggles to fit in Amla's plans
Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Imran Tahir has some variations in his bowling but he may not be fitting in South Africa's plans of squeezing the runsRead in App
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