Under-fire India coach Ravi Shastri yesterday called on his struggling batsmen to show more discipline and grit when the third Test against England gets underway at Trent Bridge tomorrow. He said that despite tough conditions, need of the hour is to show resolve and play gritty cricket. England lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two Tests in Birmingham and Lord's.

"Conditions have been tough right through this series. But that's where character and discipline come into play. The resolve to know where your off stump is, leave a lot of balls, be prepared to look ugly, dirty and show some grit," said Shastri. "I don't think it's fair to single out any one player," he added, when asked about Ajinkya Rahane's struggles on this tour.