Back-to-Back Batting Collapse Puts Rohit Sharma and Co. in Hot Seat: 'If we Respect the Traditional Style of Test Cricket…'

The Indian batters have come under scrutiny ever since the New Zealand series at home, where India suffered a humiliating 0-3 whitewash. The highly talented lineup struggled on turning tracks in their own backyard. The struggles continued Down Under as the batters seemed out of sorts in conditions that favored pace bowlers.

Patel suggested that the batting has turned out to be an area of weakness in recent times, with collapses in both home and overseas conditions.

"There is no doubt that collapses have occurred, especially in home series. We have seen collapses on rank turner pitches against New Zealand. When we toured Australia, the collapses continued there," Patel remarked to Cricbuzz.

However, Patel asserted that the Indian batters have the ability to succeed anywhere but for that they have to show some respect the traditional style of Test cricket and show some discipline while batting.

"I do not believe this has happened due to extreme aggression. If we respect the traditional style of Test cricket and bat with discipline, these are the same batters who have previously performed well. Indian batters need to apply themselves more because they have the ability. If they bat with discipline, they can succeed anywhere," he added.