Former India player Suresh Raina is confident that Team India can bounce back against England and win the five-match series 3-2 as well. According to Raina, the young Indian team in England under Shubman Gill has that
sense of desire, perseverance and determination as well. Notably, India lost to England by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord’s.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Raina said, “They will do it. They have that sense of desire, perseverance and determination. Gill will make his mark as a batter and as a captain. I think he has done really well. We saw how KL Rahul batted, offered some solidity as an opener and got good support from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Then Rishabh Pant, he has batted so differently and his wicketkeeping has been great.”

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“India won, then India lost, then won, then lost (talking about sessions during the Test series). However, as a player, Shubman Gill has done well. He has scored runs. Washington Sundar has done well. Jasprit Bumrah, I think his bowling was outstanding,” he further added.

Former India batter Suresh Raina also stated that Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the fourth Test against England will depend on a doctor’s call. The Test match will take place from July 23 to July 27 in Manchester.

“I think it is a doctor’s call to be honest. I know my body. I know my doctor. I know what guidelines he is giving me, how to play the game. So I think with Bumrah, I think he is a legend. I think he knows his workload, how to manage himself, and look at his performance at Lord’s, he registered his place in the Lord’s Honours Board,” Suresh Raina again shared.

“Rishabh Pant had an injury on his finger too. So it is very important for both of them (to play their fourth Test). If they have to draw the series or if they have to try to win the game, then I think it will be very important for both of them to feature in the fourth Test,” Suresh Raina concluded.