Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane voiced his concern over India`s bowling performance as Shubman Gill and Co. prepare for the decisive fifth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, set to begin on Thursday at The Oval in London. While praising the cohesion and consistency of India’s batting unit throughout the series, Rahane noted that the bowling department has been underwhelming at crucial junctures, that could determine the outcome of the final Test.

After four hard-fought Tests, India trail 1-2 but remains in contention following a spirited draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. That result kept the visitors alive heading into the final encounter. However, Rahane pointed out that India was distinctly outbowled in both the series opener at Headingley and the third Test at Lord’s, matches that swung heavily in England’s favour.

"The India team is playing well, and the batting unit has been fantastic. What concerns the Indian team is the bowling department. A couple of bowlers are bowling well, but they are not getting the support," Rahane said on his YouTube channel.