Former Indian player Sanjay Manjrekar asserted that India captain Rohit Sharma must adopt MS Dhoni's skill set to anticipate and alter bowling combinations, given that New Zealand dominated the Bengaluru Test on Friday, October 18. India enjoyed some early success in their efforts to get off to a strong start.
But Tim Southee's devastating 65 and Rachin Ravindra's century made sure that New Zealand had a 356-run lead going into the second innings. Even though India claimed four wickets in the opening session, Rachin and Southee were able to cause havoc in the latter half of the session, as they ended it with 58 runs in the last four overs. However, Southee got out after scoring 65, Rachin continued to progress the scoreboard and helped the visitors post 402
Manjrekar's advice to Rohit
Manjrekar stated on X that Dhoni possessed a special capacity to alter his bowling before the damage got out of hand. According to the former cricket player, Rohit has to include it in his toolkit.
"Dhoni had this very unique ability to preempt & make a bowling change before the damage went out of control. Rohit needs to bring that quality into his leadership," wrote Manjrekar.
The visitors have now taken a massive 356-run lead and will eye to restrict the Indian team under it so they can win this match by an innings. India on the other hand, have the target of not only taking down this lead but posting something near 500 on the scoreboard, so they can get themselves as chance to make a comeback in this match.
