Raina- Just **** off if u can't handle short pitch deliveries.

[G_B_]

They lack consistency...same way Pak are favorites for many despite on paper having a lot of inexperienced and ttfs because of how they play in such tournaments. Not being a patriot here but no way in hell this WI team is better than India.

they are the reigning t20 champions. Pitches are pretty flat in england at the moment with not much swing due to the balls. The conditions suit them. In typical english conditions they wont be so good. they won the champions trophy in england in 2004 and won the t20 cup in 2012. So there is a knack of picking up trophies.

[Vilander]

wi > india we most probably will loose to them and so would Pak and SA. They have too much fire power, in batting and bowling..pak is a good team too..

[SLICKR392]

wi > india we most probably will loose to them and so would Pak and SA. They have too much fire power' date=' in batting and bowling..pak is a good team too..[/quote'] Lol what? They might or might not beat us but they are a shyte ODI side.

[veer]

Lol what? They might or might not beat us but they are a shyte ODI side.

dont under estimate WI.. they are more unpredictable these days than pakistan..

[SLICKR392]

dont under estimate WI.. they are more unpredictable these days than pakistan..

I don't disagree. As I said- they might probably beat us but they are a much better in T20s than in ODIs. The post above me is rating them a touch too much than they actually should be.

[panther]

Can't see Pakistan losing any matches.

[maniac]

They lack the self-beleif...If they defeat India it wont be a total surprise but at the same time it will still be called an upset on any given day.....The term Unpredictable for WI and Pak is not a compliment....It means they are inconsistent

[jusarrived]

This guy is turning into a garbage' date=' if not already :facepalm:[/quote'] What matches have some of you been watching ? Hes one of our best matchwinners ever ..this whole short pitch stuff is blown out ...yeah he isnt the best playing a hook , but there are other aspects of his game which make him top notch LoI player . Only Dhoni and virat are better than him atm

[fineleg]

^ LOL jusarrived, he is good on PATTAS...not on pitches which have something in it for quick bowlers and against sides who have capable bowlers like SA or Eng.

[G_B_]

Raina is pretty good on slow and low wickets as well. He faces problems against good teams on wickets with something in there for the pacers.

[King Tendulkar]

Raina is superb odi player and worth place in team But yes cant play short ball and must never be in test team again and just be odi specialist

[bulbul]

Can't see Pakistan losing any matches.

Talking about cricket :hmmm:

[Number]

Can't see Pakistan losing any matches.

yes, in 3 match series scheduled next year against Bermuda. :cantstop:

[saneindian]

In his entire career, outside Asia, Raina has hit just 2 50s (in 42 ODIs). Plenty of 20s and 30s but no big scores. But as an overall package still adds a lot of value and hence has a permanent ODI spot.

[King Tendulkar]

In his entire career' date=' outside Asia, Raina has hit just 2 50s (in 42 ODIs). Plenty of 20s and 30s but no big scores. But as an overall package still adds a lot of value and hence has a permanent ODI spot.[/quote'] startling stat. Is his place in odi team under threat overseas? Surely needs to do more.

[Old guy]

startling stat. Is his place in odi team under threat overseas? Surely needs to do more.

its not really that bad.. his job earlier was to hit at end and honestly i dont see any better guy in domestic cricket. in odis he deserves a spot but like u said should never be included in tests.

[Lord]

hes a gun ODI player.

[Ibes]

Can't see Pakistan losing any matches.

:hysterical::hysterical: MOAR PLS :hysterical::hysterical:

[velu]

hes a gun ODI player.

but he wont load his gun when he travels outside asia :giggle:

[Austin 3:!6]

When Suresh Raina walks to the crease, the short ball is running in his mind. His backfoot guard, technique everything suggest he is expecting a bouncer. And that is what bringing his downfall. More than technique, he needs to sort out his mind. He is one of the best hitters in our team.