Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding backs Virat Kohli and co to win the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Holding is impressed with the Indian pace battery and believes they can do the job for India.

England and India started the five-match series in Nottingham which resulted in a draw after multiple interruptions by the rain and bad light. India were on top of the game and needed 157 runs on day five but constant rain washed the whole day to force a draw.

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Michael Holding is confident India will win the Test series regardless of the outcome of the Nottingham Test.

“India started the series as favourites, and they remain favourites. They should win the series handsomely,” Mid-Day quoted Holding as saying.

“I find no reason why India cannot win the series. They have already acclimatised with the conditions the team is in the UK since June for the WTC final. They should concentrate on playing without worrying about the result. They have a well-balanced side of young and experienced cricketers.”

Jasprit Bumrah had a rare bad game during the World Test Championship Final against New Zealand where he remained wicketless. However, he came back in form in the first Test and took nine wickets in the match.

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Holding is impressed with the depth in India’s fast-bowling arsenal and believes they will be able to do the job in English conditions.

“India are looking good with Jasprit Bumrah returning to form. Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj look promising. Mohammed Shami is an experienced campaigner. I am sure the Indian pacers will be able to utilise the English conditions well,” he added.

The second Test of the series will be played at Lord’s from Thursday, August 12.