The former captain of India Ajinkya Rahane expressed his concerns about the Bowling Department of India before the fifth and last test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at the oval on Thursday. Despite the impressive performance of India to the stick throughout the series, which includes 11 centuries corresponding to their 1978-79 record against the Antilles, they follow 1-2 after four tests.The range of strikers from India has demonstrated an exceptional form throughout the series, starting with the opening test in Headingley. Despite the loss of the match, India produced five centuries, with Yashasvi Jaiswal Marquant 101, Shubman Gill contributing 147, rishabh pant marking 134 and 118 and Kl Rahul adding 137.“The team of India plays well, and the shot unit has been fantastic. What is concerned, it is the Bowling department. A couple of bowling altogether, but they do not get support,” said Rahane on their Youtube channel.
The second test in Birmingham saw the exceptional performance of Shubman Gill, where he marked 269 and 161 in consecutive sleeves, helping India level the 1-1 series.At Lord’s, Kl Rahul scored a granular 100, but India lost the match, taking behind 2-1 in the series.The fourth test in Manchester ended with a draw, keeping the hopes of India alive. Gill continued his remarkable form with 103, while Ravira will Jadeja and Washington Sundar remained undefeated on 107 and 101 respectively. Their uninterrupted partnership of 203 points proved to be crucial to save the match.
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The striker conditions in England have favored drummers throughout the series. Bowling’s performance difference between the two teams is minimal, England claiming 70 counters compared to the 65 of India through the four tests.India has undergone defeats in Headingley and Lord, where England’s bowling alley was superior. However, they managed to force a draw at Old Trafford in Manchester, creating an exciting final in London.The series is now traveling to the oval for the fifth decisive test, India seeking to respond to their Bowling concerns and level the series.
