Sanjay Manjrekar Critiques Shubman Gill's Captaincy Amid Absence of Rishabh Pant

Shubman Gill's role as India's captain is under scrutiny following a challenging day on the field during the fourth Test in Manchester. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar described Gill's leadership as a 'work in progress,' attributing part of the on-field struggles to the absence of deputy Rishabh Pant.

Gill faced a pivotal moment during the second day at Old Trafford when conditions shifted in favor of the batsmen. His tactics of utilizing six bowlers were questioned, particularly with the team's inability to capitalize on the new ball's advantage. Gill's decision to trust a review suggested by Mohammed Siraj further compounded the challenges, resulting in a lost review.

Rishabh Pant, sidelined by a right foot injury sustained during an attempt to reverse sweep Chris Woakes, left a void on the field, as highlighted by Manjrekar. In Pant's absence, Dhruv Jurel assumed wicketkeeping duties while England ended the day strongly at 225/2, trailing India by 133 runs. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)