5 Challenges for Team India ahead of the ODI Series vs England

Hardik Pandya will be key towards the end

#4 The Fifth Bowler

The fifth bowler would be a major concern for captain Kohli, as he looks to extend his unbeaten run in England. Hardik Pandya has been a regular feature in the side and provides a fifth bowling option in the form of a seam all-rounder.

However, he has proved expensive on many occasions. Pandya is also not a regular wicket-taking bowler, which aggravates the situation. Suresh Raina can chip in with a few overs if given a chance in the playing eleven.

Raina is an effective part-time bowler, and had been MS Dhoni's go-to-man in crunch situations. The seasoned campaigner made vital contributions with the ball, the last time India travelled England, taking 4 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 4.68. Thus, it would be essential to plan and allocate these overs , or this 10-over loophole might take a game-changing course.