Raina outperformed Kohli in Tests in the Caribbean....Seems like a direct shoot out between him and Raina doesn't it? Would be very surprised if he doesn't.
Bravissimo.
I am aware of that, but Raina has looked like a deer in the headlights this series. I'm not sure what the WI bowled at him, but he's looked completely hopeless against the short ball and Id bank on the likes of Tremlett, Broad and Bresnan dismissing him cheaply throughout the series. Not to mention that his dismissals at TB deserve an axing in isolation.Raina outperformed Kohli in Tests in the Caribbean....
Brilliant.
As village as Raina looked at Trent Bridge, he was the only Indian batsman who looked remotely like saving the Lord's Test.I am aware of that, but Raina has looked like a deer in the headlights this series. I'm not sure what the WI bowled at him, but he's looked completely hopeless against the short ball and Id bank on the likes of Tremlett, Broad and Bresnan dismissing him cheaply throughout the series. Not to mention that his dismissals at TB deserve an axing in isolation.
From what I have read, Kohli also struggled against the short ball in the WI. However, I do believe that he has a better technique and is more talented than Raina and this is confirmed by their respective FC records. If Kohli scores runs in the practice match, there is a strong possibility of him playing.
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i totally get what you're saying and you might not have meant it but your statement implies that you don't need "proper" technique to bat in india. lol wut? maybe you need to adjust your technique but the way you say it, it's like oh anyone can bat in india you don't even need "proper technique.". but the real test is batting against english bowlers in english conditions.Virat Kohli is clearly a better Test match batsmen than Raina, couldn't believe he wasn't picked even if he didn't make runs in the Windies.
His proper technique is suited to batting against quality bowling in swinging + seaming conditions.
Unlike Raina who prospers in India and the shorter form of the game.