8 mistakes by Team India and the management that led to their downfall against England

#2 - Dropping Cheteshwar Pujara from the First Test

Cheteshwar Pujara would have helped India to start on a bright note

A strange decision by the Indian management to drop Pujara has left India struggling before the start of the first test. Pujara, who had a tough county stint, would have been an integral player to the Indian team, in wearing down the opposition bowlers. His replacement Rahul failed to impress and Dhawan, who should have been dropped ahead of Pujara continued his struggle in Test matches.

Pujara - 278 runs facing 726 balls was at the crease for 948 mins.

Rahul - 278 runs facing 450 balls was at the crease for 750 mins.

Dhawan - 162 runs facing 292 balls was at the crease for 453 mins.

Vijay - 26 runs facing 75 balls was at the crease for 109 mins.