A few mistakes, not big ones, cost India the Test

What a Test match! What a series! But I guess a result that would still sadden Indian fans.

- Sanjay Manjrekar

I have taken a holistic view of this Indian tour of England. It's a conscious decision I took when the squad was selected with Rohit, Virat and Shami missing. This was a new age Indian team about to be put to a stiff test. Fortunately, conditions in England resembled those in India more and pitches have been flatter than ever before. Add to that the weakest England attack ever.

But what this Indian team led by Shubman Gill has achieved so far has been nothing short of incredible. No other nation’s next gen team would be able to compete with a major cricketing nation in their own backyard.

That India fell short by 22 runs at Lord's from taking a 2-1 lead was the icing on the cake. But as I said this team has already won me over.

India lost at Lord's because of a few mistakes, not big ones, but enough to let England have their nose in front after three Tests, starting with a tendency to bring spin on late. Every captain has his style and belief and Gill like Virat seems to be a captain who favours seam to spin.