kosingh Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 This dude is a piece of work. Does he realize that he's had too many chances thanks kissing Dhoni's feet? Suresh Raina has said he wants to establish himself as Test batsman, the only format in which he has not nailed down a spot in India's batting order. Raina, the only Indian to have scored a century in all three international formats, attributed his inability to cement a Test spot to his lack of opportunities. "I have been doing consistently well in ODIs and T20s. Even in the IPL, I scored runs," Raina told Hindustan Times. "It's true that I didn't do well in three innings in Test cricket in 2012. It was the same story in 2015, but that doesn't mean I am not experienced enough to be in the Test side. "I have not been given enough chances to prove my calibre as a Test cricketer. You can't judge a player on the basis of just one match after a hectic series of one-day and T20 games. I am not asking for five Test matches to prove myself. Give me two-three games. And if I don't perform, drop me forever." Raina moves on from Rhiti Sports Suresh Raina has changed management companies, moving to IOS Sports and Entertainment from Rhiti Sports, a firm launched by MS Dhoni's friend and in which the India captain had a 15% stake. Raina feels his decision to move on from Rhiti Sports will put an end to the conflict of interest allegations. "I have signed a three-year deal with IOS Sports and Entertainment. I am happy to be associated with the new company. Above all, I am happy that there would be no conflict-of-interest under the BCCI system." After scoring a century on Test debut in Colombo in 2010, Raina has played just 18 Tests spread over four stints. His maiden stint lasted eight matches, when he was dropped after the first Test in South Africa in 2010; he had made 32 runs in six innings. He was drafted back into the side for India's three-Test series in the West Indies in 2011. In seven consecutive Tests - three in the Caribbean followed by four in England - he managed 337 runs in 13 innings at 25.92. Sandeep Patil then took over as the selection-panel chairman and the new committee moved on to consider Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane to fill the open slot in India's batting order. Raina made a surprise comeback for the two-Test series in New Zealand in 2012 but made just 58 runs. His last comeback to the Test team was the most disastrous of all, a pair in Sydney earlier this year. Since then Raina appears to have faded from the selectors' radar for the longest format, having not even been considered for India A's ongoing series against Australia A. Raina, however, is confident he has it in him to make a good Test cricketer. "I am sure I have the ability to be a consistent performer at Test level, but it's just a matter of getting the chance to do so," Raina said. "Before gearing up for the World T20, I will focus on my Test comeback. "Ahead of the World Twenty20, I have plenty of opportunities to play in the longer version of the game, especially in the Ranji Trophy in October-November before we tour Australia in January for an away series. "The domestic games will give me a platform to show my calibre and stake claim for a recall to the Test side. I am desperate for this. The Test series against South Africa in India will allow me to play at least four-five Ranji games for UP." Souce: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/904103.html?wrappertype=print
tweaker Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 After getting pairs in his last test Suresh Raina has courage to say he has not been given enough oppurtunities.
rkt.india Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 18 tests averaging 26. How many more chances does he want?
Ironhide Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Now that Dhoni is gone from Tests, Raina has become desperate, sad to see this as whatever performance he has given in Tests, till now he was always jovial and in enthusiastic mood whether in the team or outside the team.
Temujin Khaghan Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 if this guy feels this way, just imagine what should be on pujara's mind now also what about lokesh rahul? dhawan failed in england and australia and still managed to hold on to his spot in bangladesh, thanks to luck
rkt.india Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Now that Dhoni isnt the test captain, he has parted ways with Rhiti Sports too. http://www.firstpost.com/sports/suresh-raina-leaves-rhiti-sports-to-pen-new-contract-with-ios-worth-rs-35-crore-2366820.html
The Realist Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 He wants to be recycled again in a format in which he has always failed? Doesn't come across as very bright
Debutant Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 if this guy feels this way, just imagine what should be on pujara's mind now also what about lokesh rahul? dhawan failed in england and australia and still managed to hold on to his spot in bangladesh, thanks to luck Well that was completely Rahul's fault.
Executioner Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 To expect to be picked in the Indian side with an average of 26 in 18 test matches? Pujara and Rahul are warming the bench. Even in BD the batsman with the lowest test average is 31 and that is Mushfiq who has been improving day by day. I am not a fan of picking players based on ODI form especially when they have failed in tests played previously. Suresh Raina is not technically suited to Tests.
Detonator Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Raina :facepalm: BCCI has started a dedicated project just for you, and here you go. India begin Project Raina
G_B_ Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Even i have not been given enough chances in the Indian cricket team. why not?
Gollum Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Love Raina the LOI player but sorry he should be kept a mile away from our test team.
nevada Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 How many chances is enough to keep proving that he is a misfit at test cricket?
Texan Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Even Zimbabwe would not give him any more chances if Raina was a Zimbabwean.
Texan Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Even i have not been given enough chances in the Indian cricket team. why not? I am sure you'll do a better job with the bat than what Raina did in his last Test.
HippoSucks Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 if this guy feels this way, just imagine what should be on pujara's mind now also what about lokesh rahul? dhawan failed in england and australia and still managed to hold on to his spot in bangladesh, thanks to luck That was because LK Rahul wasn't feeling well and had to be replaced with Dhawan.
HippoSucks Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 The issue with Raina is that he isn't really able to get starts, sort of opposite to Pujara. If he gets going then most of the time he is able to convert it to 50+ scores. 8 ducks in 31 innings is too much...
Shivaji bhonsle Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 He is asking for 3,4 tests in a row. Not one or two tests here and there. Only in England he played 2 ,3 tests I guess where everyone failed to score.
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