#2. Suresh Raina
After Rayudu was dropped from the ODI series owing to fitness concerns, Raina has been drafted in as his replacement. He would like to make most of the opportunities he gets in the T20 series and stake a claim for a middle order spot in the ODIs. Thereby, making a strong statement for a ticket to play the upcoming world cup. India's middle order is filled with right-handed batsmen. To have a southpaw his calibre in the ODIs who can bat, bowl and field excellently would be a shot in the arm for the team. He has a good record in England, and that should inspire him to do well.
Last time in 2014, when he toured England for ODIs, he inspired confidence in the emotionally and mentally depleted Indian team after test drubbing and guided them to victory in the series.
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