Ramiz Raja credits ex-competitor Ravi Shastri for India's success in Australia

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has expressed his mirations for Indian cricket team for ir memorable 2-1 series win in Australia. Under guidance of Ajinkya Rahane, a depleted Indian unit ravd with injuries registered wins in second and fourth Tests after getting shot out for just 36 in series opener at elaide Oval. Raja praised Rahane by saying that he brought some much-needed “calmness” within team after departure (paternity leave) of regular skipper Virat Kohli.

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Ramiz Raja praises Ravi Shastri for “lifting up team”

On January 29, cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja spoke extensively about India’s emphatic series win in Australia on YouTube channel Cricket Baaz with Waheed Khan. He said that he gives “most credit” for India’s success to ir he coach Ravi Shastri.

Ramiz Raja, who has commentated alongside Shastri in past, believes that former Indian all-rounder “lifted Indian team” after ir elaide drubbing. former Pakistani batting star claimed that Shastri created a positive “environment in dressing room”, even though several of India’s frontline players were t available in side due to ir injuries. Raja also said that under influence of India’s coach, even new players and debutants ended up “performing really well” Down Under.

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India vs England 2021 Test series

Fresh from ir victory in Australia, Indian team will w face England at home from February 4 onwards in a four-match Test series. matches will form a part of ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

series will see return of regular captain Virat Kohli back into Indian camp, as well as speedsters Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma after y recovered from ir respective injuries. Cricketers like Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj, who me ir debuts in Australia in January, have also earned Test spots against England for ir impressive performances.

Here is a look at entire Indian squ for India vs England 2021 Test series.

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Im source: Ramiz Raja and BCCI Twitter