Suresh Raina and Test match promotion

[jairamesh]

Now, we have some exciting pacers like Umesh (Yadav) and Varun (Aaron), who could bowl at 150. It does make a difference.

Hopefully Raina uses them wisely in the nets too.:giggle:

[jj_28]

Now with Rahul Dravid having retired, you must be eyeing that slot in the Test side... Tests has always been an ultimate format for me. It's very difficult to fill the shoes of somebody like Rahul Bhai. He has set the bench mark for a generation to come. However, it's our responsibility to carry forward his legacy. I am focusing on a comeback into the Test side. I feel I can contribute a lot in the longer format too. For that, I know I have to score heavily in whatever opportunities I would get. That is the way I made it to the national squad, and I know I have to do it again.

That's what I want to hear

[Tiger-Don]

Raina, perfect one to do a Andre Russel kinda roll for India!

[Old guy]

hope he can improve and come back in test side ,i really like his attitude good hard working cricketer he will be key in these odis against sri lanka imo

[Guest]

practice by clsoing eyes

[MCcricket]

Raina has a good head on his shoulders, he also seems to be a good thinker, exactly opposite of Sreesanth, there is hope for him as a test bat.

[Crookbond]

This is the only guy among the new comers for whom I have never heard attitude, approach etc. problems.

[Sidhoni]

I read that he was planning to go to Aus after the IPL to train for short-pitched bowling.

[jj_28]

This is the only guy among the new comers for whom I have never heard attitude' date=' approach etc. problems.[/quote'] Pujara is another

[vamos_rafa]

Pujara is another

Yes, so very unlike of the other Raackstars

[Old guy]

Yes' date=' so very unlike of the other Raackstars[/quote'] u need both type of players :giggle: but u dont need lazy ones like rohit ... if they work hard and keep on improving then i have no complains ...does rahane qualifies in this group? :hmmm:

[Crookbond]

u need both type of players :giggle: but u dont need lazy ones like rohit ... if they work hard and keep on improving then i have no complains ...does rahane qualifies in this group? :hmmm:

YES.

[Old guy]

YES.

ok :vroam: not gonna ask abt sarcasm this time :P

[jj_28]

Kohli has off field problems but on field he's a great player and that's what important If you have the right attitude then people will give you a second chance even if you fail the first time What is Rohit's problem? can some put their finger on the problem

[Old guy]

Kohli has off field problems but on field he's a great player and that's what important If you have the right attitude then people will give you a second chance even if you fail the first time What is Rohit's problem? can some put their finger on the problem

i honestly think he has some technical problems (not as big as raina ) also do u remember him playing against dale steyn in ipl? he will make same mistake again n again in the end tendulkar came up to him and asked him to leave the ball cant say wht happened in west indies a tour he regressed as tour went on :cantstop:

[vayuu1]

i honestly think he has some technical problems (not as big as raina ) also do u remember him playing against dale steyn in ipl? he will make same mistake again n again in the end tendulkar came up to him and asked him to leave the ball cant say wht happened in west indies a tour he regressed as tour went on :cantstop:

His problem is he shuffle's a bit in his crease early on ,so he is an lbw candidate also has issue with rising delivery a bit,in raina's case it was:facepalm: to see him play like that in England ,hope he improves his issues with short pitch stuff.

[Old guy]

His problem is he shuffle's a bit in his crease early on ' date='so he is an lbw candidate also has issue with rising delivery a bit,in raina's case it was:facepalm: to see him play like that in England ,hope he improves his issues with short pitch stuff.[/quote'] honestly lbw is not his problem its ball just on off stump and out side of stump which trouble him he cant work them for singles with his technique gets under pressure and tries to hit out but he can improve i hope he does cos he is very very good stroke player when on song

[vayuu1]

honestly lbw is not his problem its ball just on off stump and out side of stump which trouble him he cant work them for singles with his technique gets under pressure and tries to hit out but he can improve i hope he does cos he is very very good stroke player when on song

Almost Every batsman has issue with ball just around off stump.

[Old guy]

Almost Every batsman has issue with ball just around off stump.

ya i know but thats where most good bowlers would bowl to u .. no ? u have to find some way to work it away atleast for singles he was struggling against south africa in south africa while on the other hand kohli was smashing those balls cant explain but its like his technique is such he gets stuck while playing those balls then he tries to cut or slash at it hard and we all know how it ends :cantstop:

[Crookbond]

His problem is he shuffle's a bit in his crease early on ' date=so he is an lbw candidate also has issue with rising delivery a bit,in raina's case it was:facepalm: to see him play like that in England ,hope he improves his issues with short pitch stuff.

Scissor legs. Also note, what you call as deficiency helps him make those wristy flicks that much more powerful. He isn't textbook definitely.