Kuldeep is X-factor but can't forget Ashwin, Jadeja: Ajinkya Rahane

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India’ vice-captain in whites, Ajinkya Rahane is known for his terrific batting skills in overseas conditions. And right ahead of India’s much-anticipated clash against England, the right-hand batsman has indicated that Kohli and his man are in perfect shape and ready to for the forthcoming challenge.

While briefing a press conference ahead of the first face-off, Rahane said that the playing in foreign conditions has been his cup of tea. He enjoys playing away from and as far as this series is concerned, he would be focusing on one match at a time.

Vice-captain @ajinkyarahane88 loves the challenges abroad and is raring to go against England #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/okTO6xwiyz

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 30, 2018

Speaking about the spin brigade of the Indian cricket team, Rahane termed Kuldeep Yadav the ‘X-factor’ of the team. At the same time, he backed the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja who have the capabilities to create huge differences.

What are @ajinkyarahane88's thoughts on the team's spin bowling department? Interesting insights here #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/FuHYr90e3U

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 30, 2018

After losing the ODI rubber 2-1, Kohli and his army would look forward to overpowering the Englishmen in Tests. The first match is scheduled to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on August 1.