New Delhi, July 25 -- Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India were hard done by Manchester's weather at Old Trafford and should be "glad" to end the second day with two wickets in the fourth Test against England in Manchester.

Under the gloomy sky of Manchester, India struggled to conjure runs in the first innings on the opening day. Many perished in front of the lively seam movement, while the rest surrendered to England's short-ball ploy. Despite the tricky surface, India managed to reach 358.

When England came out to bat, the atmosphere changed as clouds disappeared from the sky, allowing the sun to shine over Old Trafford. India had the new ball to make up for the sudden shift in the situation, but strayi...