http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539 eyeing a Test comeback – Cricket News Update
Despite having proven himself as a dependable match finisher in the One Day International format of cricket, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750’s hard-hitting batsman Suresh Raina is yet to cement his place in the national Test set up.
However, after having impressed in the recently concluded home ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Uttar-Pradesh-c858 left-hander is hopeful of a Test comeback. While speaking to media reporters on the eve of the fifth and final ODI of the five-match series, Raina agreed that he relished the role of a finisher in the one-day format of the game. However, he said that he would not mind up the order, adding that this will give him a chance to plan his innings better and press claims for a Test recall.
"Definitely, I would like to bat higher up the order, If I am given a chance, I would like to give my 100 per cent as it will also give me an opportunity to play more overs. I have enjoyed batting at No 5,6 or 7 where you need to bat till the finish," Raina said on the eve of the fifth and final One Day International against the Three http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Himachal-Pradesh-c791 Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Sunday.
Despite losing the final ODI, the home side clinched the series 3-2. Suresh Raina was adjudged as the Player of the series, for his consistent match winning performance all through the series.
Raina, the 26-year-old left-handed batsman, averages almost 37 with the bat in the one-day format, but has a Test average of less than 30. The left-hander said that he has scored a half century in his last three Test innings and was confident of donning Test whites soon.
"If you talk about my Test performance, I scored a 50 in one of my last three innings. I believe that I can make a comeback in Tests," added the Chennai Super Kings batsman.
The left-hander also vowed to do well in the Irani Cup to be held from February 6-10, to get selectors’ nod for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 Test series.
"Yes, Irani Trophy will be very important but at this point, I want to focus on doing well in tomorrow's match. Although, we have won the series, it would be nice if we can finish with a 4-1 margin."
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