"Barring Rishabh Pant...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Blunt 'Survival' Message To Gautam Gambhir And Co. On India's Flaws

The India vs New Zealand third Test is poised at an interesting juncture. India have reduced New Zealand to nine-down in Mumbai, bus the visitors have a lead of 143 runs at stumps on Day 2. If the last Kiwi pair cane push the lead to even 160s, it will be a tricky affair for India batting at the Wankhede Stadium in the fourth innings. India are already down 2-0 in the three-match series, and need to win or draw this match to avoid being clean-sweeped at home. After New Zealand were restricted to 235 in the first innings, India took a slender lead as they were out for 263 in the first innings. 

Former India star Sanjay manjrekar was not happy with the batting style of Indian, especially against spin. "For starters, the batting coach could slowly introduce the Ind batters to the wonders of back foot play v spinners. Will make survival easier, so also run scoring. Barring Pant, all main batters got out to spin while on front foot," Sanjay Manjrekar wrote on X. 

For starters, the batting coach could slowly introduce the Ind batters to the wonders of back foot play v spinners. Will make survival easier, so also run scoring. Barring Pant, all main batters got out to spin while on front foot. #INDvNZ

Later, NZ batters also suffered a collapse in the second innings. Manjrekar then wrote: "Post 2000 - Let me make the most till the ball that has my name on it comes along. Pre 2000 - It's not such a bad pitch, let me hang in there & wait for the loose ball from a tired bowler. Thinking influenced by current culture & ability. There is no right or  wrong here."

For starters, the batting coach could slowly introduce the Ind batters to the wonders of back foot play v spinners. Will make survival easier, so also run scoring. Barring