Suresh Raina’s consistent batting displays in the ODI series have not only helped him to cement his place in the side, but also helped his teammates to successfully counter the Muralitharan-Mendis factor.

“I was watching their hand, especially Murali and Mendis. My plan was that if I can read their hand I can play well. That was the gameplan,” Raina said after Wednesday’s match.

“Since we had lost the final of the Asia Cup in Pakistan, we were very keen to do