"Earlier, you termed us a young (second-string) side. Now you are terming the opposition too weak," said Raina when asked whether India have been helped by the West Indies' shambolic performance.
"The fact is that we all have played too well. Someone or other has put his hand up and we have prevailed," he added.
Equally agitated by these suggestions was new coach Duncan Fletcher, who was rather agitated when asked about the occasional slip-ups on the field.
"These guys are players. They are not machines. There would be one or two slip-ups," he said.
"I don't think it (the West Indies) is a bad side. It's an international side. It has players who have performed well in the past," rebutted Fletcher on whether a tougher test awaits India when they tour England next month.
Fletcher was asked if he was surprised by the level of maturity the young Indians are exhibiting on and off the field.
"It's a reflection on the pool of talent India currently have. It's a reflection on India's standard of cricket. IPL must have done some good. This pool of talent is a massive advantage to the Indians," he replied.
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