5 reasons why Suresh Raina deserves another chance in the ODI team

#3 He will give the playing XI a balanced look

Now that Kedar Jadhav has recovered from his injury and almost certain to take his place as the 6th bowler in the playing XI, the inclusion of Suresh Raina will provide India the option of a 7th bowler in today’s era of flat decks.

With Hardik Pandya still coming to terms with the role of a 5th bowler and Jadhav being a part-timer himself, this provides India an extra cushion in case one of the bowlers have an off-day.

Moreover, this ensures that 2 of the top 6 in the playing XI can roll their arm over if needed and lends a greater balance to the squad. With Jadhav not a part of the squad, Raina not bowling much and the pacers going for plenty, this was one of the things India missed in the England ODI series and it proved to be one of the main reasons why they lost the series.

With the World Cup in England which has a tendency of producing batting beauties, India have to make sure they have their bowling options covered.