Weakness against bouncer
In the next match against Bangladesh Raina scored 65. But his problem with the rising deliveries is not rectified. Bowlers often target the body and head of this diminutive batsman. The bouncer is has become the prime enemy of his career.
He is a prolific batsman and a hitter in T20 cricket, but teams like Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa know where to strike to get the wicket of Raina. With the rise of Manish Pandey, the southpaw from Ghaziabad gets a competitor for his place.
Indian selectors would like to pour some new talents in the ranks.
However, Raina has a good average on English soil, but in 2019 World Cup in England, bowlers like Mohammad Amir, Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc and Dale Steyn will trouble him.