IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Beyond this pair, I wouldn’t be too hopeful’ – Manjrekar hails Shubman Gill-KL Rahul resolve, outlines Day 5 challenge | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar heaped reward on KL Rahul and Shubman Gill for his or her outstanding unbroken 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test towards England at Old Trafford, describing their effort as “incredible” and stuffed with “restraint and mental resolve.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India have been staring down the barrel at 0/2 of their second innings, nonetheless trailing by 311 runs after England’s mammoth 669. But Rahul (87*) and Gill (78*) dug deep, absorbing strain throughout two periods and steering India to 174/2 at stumps, giving the guests renewed hope of saving the Test.

“Both Gill and KL are IPL stars. If they had to, they could’ve hit Liam Dawson for three sixes an over. But to curb that instinct and do the exact opposite – dig deep and bat with restraint – that’s what I admired,” Manjrekar mentioned on JioHotstar’s ‘Match Centre Live.’

He added, (*5*)Former England batter Jonathan Trott additionally applauded Gill’s psychological self-discipline, saying, “He can score quickly, but more importantly, he has the mindset to bat time. After the chaos of that first over, he came out clear-headed, knowing his role was to save the match.”Looking forward to Day 5, Manjrekar cautioned that the opening half-hour and the second new ball (due in 17 overs) would be essential.“That will be a big challenge. I still believe this partnership has to finish the job. Beyond this pair, I wouldn’t be too hopeful,” Manjrekar mentioned bluntly.India nonetheless path by 137 runs with one full day remaining in what guarantees to be an exhilarating end in Manchester.