Suresh Raina’s fans are delighted as the left handed batsman has made his way back to India’s T20 side for the series against Proteas. Suresh Raina has been ignored for a while by the selectors citing his fitness and form.
But he has shown some great form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy which just concluded. Although Raina’s team, Uttar Pradesh couldn’t win the trophy but Suresh Raina won all accolades for his stormy knocks.
First he smashed a brilliant century against Bengal of just 49 balls and then he played a staggering knock of 61 runs from just 41 balls. Given the scintillating touch he’s been in, he was expected to be a part of the T20 squad and make a comeback to the Indian team.
During the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy Suresh Raina also surpassed Virat Kohli to become India’s leading run getter in the shortest format. In T20 internationals Suresh Raina’s has 1307 runs to his name and it’s come at a strike take of 131.
Raina also has a century to his name in T20 internationals and has an average of around 30. This comes in as a great news for the 31 year old batsman and his fans. Suresh Raina we must say has earned his comeback to the side and he’d be keen to play for India after such a long time.
Twitter Reacts In Joy As the left handed opener has made his way back to the team after so long, Twitter erupts in joy and his fans are just ecstatic.
Whatta pleasure it is gonna be to see @ImRaina sporting the Blue again! ? #PrideOf18 #ChinnaThala #WhistlePodu #SummerIsComing ???
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P?du Whistle P?du! (@ChennaiIPL) January 28, 2018
Very good domestic performances gets @ImRaina a comeback call for the SAF t20 series.
Much deserved. Congrats.— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/SakshiRMishra/status/957510412831870977?
Many congratulations, @ImRaina on returning to the India T20I side. Your hardwork has certainly paid off. We wish you all the best. May you have a fantastic series. #SAvIND @BCCI pic.twitter.com/IaF7QL0KL5
— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) January 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/957498232065605632?
Suresh Raina having good time
Back to CSK!
Cleared Yo Yo Test!
Scored runs in domestic!
Now back to India T20 Squad!— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 28, 2018
Yes!!!. A Call to Indian Team isn’t given. It’s earned. Congratulations @ImRaina. #SAvInd https://t.co/KGr2zZxMCR
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) January 28, 2018
Suresh Raina and Chennai have some connection, he selected to CSK and immediately to India #IPLAuction
— Surya (@Surya__Speaks) January 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/prashan235/status/957507212074561536?
Indian T-20 squad for South Africa announced, Suresh Raina back in team https://t.co/VYsBI4JKJz pic.twitter.com/6PKdEPCkFV
— DNA (@dna) January 28, 2018
Finally he make a comeback in Indian cricket team…India vs southaffrica. T20 series….congratulations Suresh raina for this …?
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— Rastogi Sapna ? (@Rastogi3Sapna) January 28, 2018
Congratulation @ImRaina for selection in #T20 Team Blue… Do ur best! #SAvIND https://t.co/vdERAQkrFX
— मनवीर महाराज सिंह (@imanveergurjar) January 28, 2018