Raina Happy To Be Able To Read Mendis
Happy with runs flowing from his blade, India's young middle-order batsman Suresh Raina says he is particularly satisfied to have managed to read enigmatic Sri Lankan spin twin of Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis.
Raina's invaluable knock of 76 in the fourth one-dayer not only earned him the Man of the Match award but also helped India take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
The left-hander attributed his knock to his ability to read the Sri Lankan spinners and said he could pick Mendis off his hand.
"I was watching their hands, especially Mendis'. My plan was that if I can read his hand I can play well. That was the game plan." he said.
"I think I was able to read both Murali and Mendis well. Scoring 76 and helping my team win is satisfying," he added. Raina was all praise for his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his constant support and his leadership skills.
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