Raina needs to bat @ 3

[Cricketics]

With the form he is in, he is rotating the strike pretty well and scoring run at good pace too. Don't know why DHoni is trying to bat himself @ 3. Raina is ideal for no. 3 spot. What you folkz think?? I think we need to have Raina @ 3.. Dhoni needs to drop himself down the order.

[h4te]

i think Dhoni is carrying an injury and won't be able to hit from ball one, which he will have to if he plays down the order. So, maybe he wants to play the anchor role :dontknow: can't think of any other reason... edit: well, as i say this, he is hitting his helicopter shots :dontknow:

[Cricketics]

Gajender Singh Tony out..

[cowboysfan]

prepare to be dissapointed-this might go one even in west indies.

[flamy]

Why is he at 5 now? :sniffle:

[fineleg]

tuktuk-Dhobi had this enlightenment in IPL, and he is continuing the same BS in this T20 WC. Raina needs to get the #3 slot.

[jf1gp_1]

Bad bad captaincy by Dhoni. Yousuf, Raina and Irfan (now that he will in playing XI) have not batted, with the low score to chase irfan and raina should have been opening with yousuf at 3 dont know why the only 2 guys who have batted in the last 3 games again opened today

[Kartikey]

i agree with Yuvi at 4.

[ViruRulez]

Raina at 3, Yuvi at 4, Dhoni at 5 and YKP at 6 with Rohit and Gauti as openers I dont know why Dhoni is messing up this order

[jf1gp_1]

Raina at 3, Yuvi at 4, Dhoni at 5 and YKP at 6 with Rohit and Gauti as openers I dont know why Dhoni is messing up this order

let me assure you on friday against WI he is going to surprise everyone by sending irfan at 3

[coffee_rules]

Rohit and Gautam already play slow. Rain and Yuvraj are explosive. I think Dhoni should come after Yusuf and before Irfan, if we are chasing a 180+ totals.

[Guest gaurav_indian]

Let the real tournament start.I mean super 8.These games were against minnows.I hope dhoni will send Raina at 3 and yuvi at 4.

[vvvslaxman]

let me assure you on friday against WI he is going to surprise everyone by sending irfan at 3

Tendulkar would call Dhoni and say "please send Harbhajan at no.3"

[ViruRulez]

let me assure you on friday against WI he is going to surprise everyone by sending irfan at 3

How are you sure Irfan will be in the team on Friday :hmmm: Anyways I would not mind it at least if India is batting first.. tell him to hit 20-30 quick runs including a few sixes and then get out

[Sachinism]

Raina defo should be at 3, especially today, Dhoni should have given Raina the chance to have a lil bat

[fineleg]

Raina defo should be at 3' date=' especially today, Dhoni should have given Raina the chance to have a lil bat[/quote'] Yeah, but kaptaan kewl wanted more batting practice :angelic:

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"Raina at No 3 is India’s ticket to T20 success" - Hayden Mathew Hayden expresses his view in the column. More... Raina at No 3 is India’s ticket to T20 success Matt Hayden, June 10, 2009 First Published: 00:24 IST(10/6/2009) Last Updated: 00:29 IST(10/6/2009) I must admit that I have been thoroughly impressed with all the associate nations in this tournament, and their improvement is a perfect advertisement for the global T20 brand. Ireland is one of the most improving associate sides, and they seem to have come on in leaps and bounds since the 2007 World Cup. They have done extremely well to have qualified for the next stage in the world T20, and would love to pull of another shock, although extremely unlikely win over India. India's performance the other night against Bangladesh was reminiscent of their supreme ability as a T20 cricket team. All the young Indian players are now so well accustomed to the T20 format, and have benefited immensely from the cricketing exposure in the IPL. This Indian side seems to have the perfect balance, with stroke-makers and audacious hitters like Virender Sehwag and Yusuf Pathan, as well as the finesse of Gautam Gambhir to top it up. I would like to see Suresh Raina bat at No 3, as that is where he showed what a quality player he is in the IPL. He batted too low against Bangladesh, and an opportunity at No 3 against the Irish will be ideal. The team will undoubtedly look for another convincing win against Ireland on Wednesday, and India seems to be spoilt for choice in all departments of the game. Their bowling unit is one of the strongest in the competition, and Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha will undoubtedly give the Irish batsman quite a few problems. The pace attack looks quite formidable as well. There is absoluely no doubt that the Aussies have been completely outplayed in this world T20 edition, as both Sri Lanka and the West Indies defeated them with minimal fuss. I was particularly impressed with Chris Gayle's onslaught, which had all the bowlers running for cover. I'm really excited about watching Chris Gayle bat today after that blistering knock, and the Sri Lankan bowlers will have to maintain an immaculate line against him early on. For Sri Lanka, Dilshan seems to be carrying off from where he left in the IPL, and he may have another gem up his sleeve. With both teams already through, we may see some fearless cricket and a thoroughly exciting game awaits us.

[Don Sharma]

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[fineleg]

Mathew Hayden expresses his view in the column. More... Raina at No 3 is India’s ticket to T20 success Matt Hayden, June 10, 2009. I would like to see Suresh Raina bat at No 3, as that is where he showed what a quality player he is in the IPL. He batted too low against Bangladesh, and an opportunity at No 3 against the Irish will be ideal.

:csk:

[CricketGirl]

Raina followed by Yuvi!!