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
ESPNcricinfo staff
03-Dec-2015
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.