Hanuma Vihari has full faith that Team India will win the upcoming series as their confidence is sky-high, following a historic 2-1 triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. The right-handed batsman played a heroic knock to help the visitors save the Sydney Test.
Vihari is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for his rehabiitation. Speaking to the Times of India, he explained how keen he is to get before the last two Tests against England.
Hanuma Vihari batted for more than four hours on the final day of the Sydney Test, playing 161 balls for his 23 runs. However, he suffered a grade two tear in his hamstring and was ruled out of the series decider at the Gabba. Despite writhing in pain, the 27-year-old gave priority to his team and took them to safe shores in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Pravin Amre agrees with Hanuma Vihari’s verdict
Former Indian cricketer Pravin Amre also agreed with what Hanuma Vihari had to say. The 52-year-old feels that the Indian team will only get bolstered by the return of skipper Virat Kohli and fast bowler Ishant Sharma.
Although the likes of Hanuma Vihari and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to recover from their injuries, Amre believes there is enough quality in the Indian team to overcome the English challenge.
Rishabh Pant’s stellar performances against Australia have almost cemented his place in the playing XI. Once Jadeja is fully fit, he would also be a crucial player for Team India, owing to his all-round abilities.
Thus, it will be interesting to see how Team India fit Hanuma Vihari in their line-up once he returns from his rehabilitation.
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