India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that the visiting batsmen committed mistakes under challenging conditions as his side were bowled out for just 107 runs in the first innings of the rain-affected second Test against England at lord's.
The inept technique coupled with fragile temperament of Indian batting was thoroughly exposed as they crumbled to 107 all out against a top quality England seam attack on a rain-hit second day on Friday.
"I don't think you can get any more challenging conditions than this (in Test cricket) especially with Duke ball in these weather conditions. But as a batsman you have to back your ability. It is all about intent out there, of not only scoring runs but also leaving the ball and defending well. As a batsman it is always a challenge to come here and play against this kind of attack," Rahane said.
"You have to accept your mistake. I think, when you play in England. It's not about getting caught behind, even run out, but you have got to accept your mistake and move on. The quicker we learn from our mistakes, the better for us. There is still a long way to go in this match as well as the series," he said.
"The conditions were challenging and Anderson was really good. He bowled in the right areas and get five wickets, and that's why he is a quality bowler."
Rahane, who himself found it tough to contend with Anderson and Chris Woakes, said his side's batting line-up would do well by learning from their counterparts on how to play on these conditions.
"You have to conquer every situation. May be we will need to learn from their batting unit how to bat in such conditions, which shots are important, which shots you can play, etc," he said.