Sanjay Manjrekar’s take on all the action from day two of the third India v South Africa Test, in Nagpur

26-Nov-2015Do modern batsmen trust their defence?
Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that even though the pitches have been bowler-friendly, the batsmen have chosen attack over defence for survival without success.2:15

Do modern batsmen trust their defence?

‘Should play Ashwin on back foot’
Manjrekar feels that since R Ashwin is slower in the air than Ravindra Jadeja, South Africa’s batsmen should hang back and play him off the back foot.1:45

Manjrekar: Should play Ashwin on back foot

‘Delay in bowling unfair on Tahir’
Hashim Amla’s decision to bring Imran Tahir was based on his track record as a Test bowler, but it also shows Amla’s lack of trust in his lead spinner, says Manjrekar2:26

Manjrekar: Delay in bowling unfair on Tahir

What should be South Africa’s batting approach?
On a pitch like the Nagpur one, is it best advised to defend confidently on day three.2:05

What should be South Africa’s batting approach?

How should AB de Villiers bat?
AB de Villiers is the one batsman who should keep looking for runs, and perhaps try things to rattle the spinners.1:41

How should AB de Villiers bat?