Rohit Sharma wants Suresh Raina to don Indian jersey yet again. Rohit backs Raina to make the Indian national cricket team comeback. He shared his thoughts on the same during an Instagram session with Raina recently.
Rohit Sharma on Raina’s comeback
In an Instagram Live session with Suresh Raina, India’s star opener Rohit Sharma said how he feels Raina should be back in the national side. Considering his experience of an all-rounder and seniority, Sharma believes that it is tough for someone to stay out of the team after playing for so many years.
Suresh Raina is one of the mainstays of Chennai Super Kings set up in the Indian Premier League. Speaking about Raina’s all-round ability, “I know it is very tough to be out of the team after playing for so many years. We used to talk that we should have Raina in the team in some way. You have the experience and ability with bowling and fielding.”
Rohit Sharma added, “I feel that we have seen you play for such a long time, somewhere I feel that somehow or the other you should be back in the team. But then we will see, we make do with what we have in our hands.”
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Raina is hopeful too
Raina, in reply, said that he remains hopeful of making a comeback to the Indian national cricket team. He recalled how an injury followed by a surgery made him lose his place. He also believes that he has a lot of cricket left. Although the selection procedure is not in his hands, he enjoys his game.
“I had an injury and a surgery which was a big reason why I lost my place. I still have a lot of cricket left in me. Selection is not in our hands, performances are. I have always enjoyed my cricket and the big players always backed us when we were young. So that is what we need, someone to support us and show the way.”
