Rahane Highlights Bowling Concerns as India Battles England in Decisive Test

Former Indian cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane has voiced concerns over the national team's bowling department as they prepare for the fifth and final Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The decisive match is set to take place at The Oval on Thursday, with India trailing 1-2 in the series.

Despite India's impressive batting performances throughout the series, the bowling unit has struggled at crucial moments, according to Rahane. He noted that while some bowlers have performed well, they lack adequate support from their teammates. India managed to force a dramatic draw in Manchester, keeping pressure on the England side.

India's batsmen have shone across the series, particularly with Washington Sundar's maiden Test century in the fourth game. With spectacular efforts from players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul, the team equaled its high record of 11 centuries in a series. However, the bowling figures, lagging slightly behind England's, indicate a need for improvement as the series concludes.

(With inputs from agencies.)