Dhoni says Raina may be rested for Centurion Test if he plays all NZ ODIs

[vamos_rafa]

good point.If (a big if)Pujara plays instead of Raina then they have to play him at three.he is a totally different player than Raina and will probably not relish having to play with the Tail.

I don't think so. Pujara has to be drafted into the side. Even if he is to be played then either make him play at #3, where he would be in the future and move RD to #6(where he has played before) or Pujara has to play at 6. Even if playing at number 6 involves playing with the tail, still I think its a more viable option for him, as atleast he would not be facing the new ball early on if we do happen to lose early wickets. Not that he is not adept at that but if he fails(I hope not) against the new ball it would be a huge dent for his confidence. I think Pujara should be played ahead of Raina. No hard feelings against Raina but he is not as adept at playing in SA in tests as Pujara is.

[Sachin=GOD]

But with his recent performances Raina deserves at least 1-2 tests in SA. In recent times he's improved by leaps and bounds. As far as Pujara is concerned, IF he is given a chance then he will have to play at #6 because in tough condition like SA you cannot have your most accomplished and solid #3 (Dravid) bat at #6 and a newcomer like Pujara at #3.

[diegovegaz]

if pujara plays, definately he'll have to bat at 6 dravid at 3 is crucial, he's getting back to form, and he has always been the key to overseas tours

[Aniruddha]

yeah ? Bancs ka EOD hogaya ? :cantstop:

i knew tu kuch comment karega.sala btw karanataka lost their openers