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“Having The Right Mentality Is Essential”-Suresh Raina Points Out The Important Things To Watch Out For In The IND vs SA T20I Series

IND vs SA Live Update: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes that the upcoming Twenty20 International series against South Africa will be extremely important for the Indian players, particularly those who performed well in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2022, to make a mark at the international level and leave an impression on the team for potential opportunities in the future.

Following their outstanding performances in the Indian Premier League 2022, pace sensations Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh were given their first call-ups to the Indian team, which was announced a month ago. Dinesh Karthik, the wicketkeeper-batter for the RCB, and Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, were both recalled to the team.

During an interview with Star Sports, Raina provided insight on the significance of the impending home series against the Proteas, highlighting its significance in light of the team’s preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup. “It is of the utmost significance because you will get the opportunity to see all of the players that participated in the IPL. It will, however, be important to see how they perform for India. If you are going to play for India, having the right mentality is essential,” he remarked.

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IND vs SA Live Update: It is important to keep an eye out on some important things – Suresh Raina

In the meantime, as senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah prepare for their tour of England, KL Rahul will take over as captain of the squad. On June 9, the opening game of the series will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The series will consist of five matches. Raina has said that KL Rahul’s leadership would also be something to keep an eye on, in addition to the performances of Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh.

“Since the matches are scheduled to take place in June, the temperature will soar to uncomfortably high levels. There are a good number of things that need to be looked for. Umran Malik, who is an exceptionally skilled bowler, Arshdeep, due to the manner in which he has bowled, and KL Rahul, in his capacity as captain. He has impressed a lot of people, but it is now the time for the Indian squad. I am quite certain that he will perform very well,” Raina said.

During the 15th season of the Indian Premier League, Rahul served as captain of the first-time participant Lucknow Super Giants. Under his leadership, the club qualified for the playoffs for the very first time in their very first season by finishing third in the points table. As a result, seeing him guide the Men in Blue would be an intriguing experience. As a result of their outstanding performance in the IPL 2022, Umran and Arshdeep have a strong possibility of earning their first caps and being included in the playing XI of the team.

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