Suresh Raina’s bold blueprint for India: Backs Abhishek Sharma for Test leap, calls Rishabh Pant white-ball 'X-factor'

Suresh Raina’s bold blueprint for India: Backs Abhishek Sharma for Test leap, calls Rishabh Pant white-ball 'X-factor'

Suresh Raina expressed confidence in Abhishek Sharma's potential to succeed in Test cricket. He also highlighted Rishabh Pant as an impressive asset in white-ball formats. Notably, Pant has become a pivotal figure in India's red-ball squad. Raina's insights on fostering player development and promoting Test cricket engagement were shared during an interview on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel.

Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket: Suresh Raina - The Tribune

Raina, an Indian white-ball stalwart who also played 18 Tests for India, was speaking on former Indian opening batter Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel.

Suresh Raina Backs Rishabh Pant for India’s White-Ball Return, Urges Him to Play With Freedom

New Delhi, September 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Former India batter Suresh Raina has backed Rishabh Pant to make a strong return to India’s white-ball setup, saying the wicketkeeper-batter has the talent and “x-factor” to replicate his success in Test cricket if he can overcome mental barriers and play with greater freedom. Pant has established […]

Raina Backs Pant To Return To White-ball Setup, Urges Him To Play With Freedom

ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina believes wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant possesses the required talent to replicate his stellar Test cricket form in white-ball formats, provided he plays without hesitation and navigates through mental blockages.