New Delhi, July 18 -- Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar dissected India's tactical ploy and underscored the factors conspiring against them, allowing England to lead 2-1 in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, even after playing a good brand of cricket, reported ESPNcricinfo.

Shubman Gill's first assignment as India Test skipper began with a five-wicket pummelling from England at Headingley. India bounced back in Birmingham to stand triumphant for the first time following a thumping 336-run triumph.

Despite a late, stubborn act from Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, India agonisingly fell to a 22-run defeat at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's. India's valiant effort was recognised b...