Fourth ODI against Australia today
Ranchi: India batsman Suresh Raina on Tuesday said that the team will try to level the seven-match ODI series against Australia in the fourth game here on Wednesday.
“We are focused on the match. Every day is a new day in cricket. The bowlers have worked hard during the practice match,” said Raina at a press conference here.
He said “the team will come to field with a positive mind.”
Raina spoke about the new ODI rules as they were creating difficulties for the bowlers.
“The two balls from either side are a concern for us. There cannot be excuses and we have to perform well under circumstances,” said Raina.
Under new ODI rules, new ball is used from both ends.
“I hope Ishant would be strong in his mindset and approach the match in a positive manner. He has really worked hard in the last two days,” Raina told reporters today.
“Our bowlers are doing well. Our think tank is strong and have good planning. Bowlers are training hard for last two days. The harder they work the better they would perform. Hopefully we will do really well against the Aussies tomorrow,” he said.
Australia’s leading bowler Mitchell Johnson is troubling the Indians with his sheer pace and bounce but Raina said: “No doubt, he is bowling well. But our planning is equally good against him. We have to do well especially in the middle order. Myself, Yuvi bhai and (Ravindra) Jadeja would have to do well.” (PTI)
