New Delhi, July 23 -- Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes the struggles of Indian seamers to stay fit for a long time have become a "serious issue" and need to be tackled "properly".

With India trailing 1-2 against England in a five-match series and in a must-win situation, the tourists' camp has been plagued by injuries ahead of the contest in Manchester on Wednesday.

Akash Deep, the hero of India's historic Test win at Edgbaston, is battling a groin injury. Arshdeep Singh, who is yet to earn his maiden Test cap, hurt his hand during a training session in Beckenham. With India plagued by injuries, Anshul Kamboj was sent to Manchester to bolster the depleted pace bowling attack.

Before Akash's recent setback, ...