Twitter Reactions: Suresh Raina makes a comeback to the ODI side after 3 years
Raina played his ODI against South Africa in Mumbai in 2015.
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Suresh Raina has made a comeback to the One-Day International side of Team India for the three-match series against England. He will replace Ambati Rayudu who was dropped from the squad for failing to clear the yo-yo fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. He also was making a return to the ODI set up after a long exile but will have to wait for his turn now. However, his loss has proved to be the gain for Raina who will don the ODI jersey after almost three years.
The flamboyant left-hander last played for India way back in 2015 against South Africa in Mumbai and was dropped for poor returns ever since then. Soon he was out of favour of the T20I side as well with concerns over his fitness. Though he didn’t lose hope and kept on working hard to first return to the shortest format of the game earlier this year against South Africa. He also won the Man of the Match in one of the games of the tour and also went on to play a crucial role in the Nidahas Trophy.
Raina to bat at 4?
Suresh Raina is likely to bat at number 4 for India during the ODI series as the team is trying to find an able batsman in the middle-order. He brings the experience of 223 ODIs to the table as well and his inclusion will surely bolster the batting resources of the team. Moreover, he also gives the option of the sixth bowler to his captain as he is capable of rolling his arm over. MS Dhoni, during his captaincy days, used to make him bowl a lot and Raian never disappointed his skipper.
As it stands now, this is a great opportunity for Raina to seal his place ahead of the World Cup next year in England itself. If he manages to post some good scores on the board for the team, it will also solve the problem of the middle-order for the Men in Blue.
Twitter, however, was excited on his come back to the 50-over format and congratulated him for the same. Though few felt bad for Rayudu also as he deserved a go and was dropped only due to his fitness.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Raina’s comeback:
@ImRaina rewarded for his hard work and dedication back in odi team against England best of luck and God bless
— Saurabh Raj (@Saurabh79867) June 16, 2018
Actually, blessing in disguise keeping #CWC2019 in view, Raina can be dodgy against short pitch stuff but his experience is invaluable in big tournaments n also he can contribute few overs..
— M Shiv Shankar 🇮🇳 (@mshivs) June 16, 2018
I want him to perform well.
He worked really hard..
He deserves this 💙— •Sudhanshu #17 🇦🇷 (@beingsudhanshu_) June 16, 2018
Wow ! Wonderful news this what an opportunity for Raina to make a comeback and become permanent member of this team I hope he solves the problem of No4 as well. All The Best Champion this is the best news so happy for u back in Odis as well.
— Jatin #CSK (@AliasJatin) June 16, 2018
And , yes the man @ImRaina will be featuring with team India Jersey after the break….
Whoooaahhhh. Expecting a good performance from him on #indveng tour— kalimuthu🔂 (@itsKalimuthu) June 16, 2018
Suresh Raina replaces Ambati Rayudu in India's ODI squad for England: Raina hasn't played an ODI since October 2015, but has featured in India's T20I contests this year – against South Africa and in the Nidahas Trophy against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
— IPL Club (@IPLCLUB) June 16, 2018
My #ChinnaThala s back to one day team waited almost 3years for this moment @ImRaina
Vanthutanu sollu Thirubi vanthutanu pic.twitter.com/VYGAmkfsV3— ஆனந் காங்கயம் (@Anandkangayam) June 16, 2018
Indian Selectors be like :
Amazing Domestic Season, Great IPL ❌
Passed Yo-Yo test ✔️
— •Sudhanshu #17 🇦🇷 (@beingsudhanshu_) June 16, 2018
Welcome back @ImRaina sir!!!! Had work pays…. Always luking for u !!! The day has come!!! Rock it 💪 #BleedBlue #TeamIndia ….Thank u @BCCI
— Aditya (@ImAditya_MSD) June 16, 2018
@ImRaina yielded hard work. pic.twitter.com/gfeMI4qEfa
— Pawan Kumar (@Pkramal25) June 16, 2018
Congratulations @ImRaina
Very much excited to see your explosive batting, spontaneous fielding & intelligent bowling.
Looking forward towards your comeback in the ODi series against England
❤️ pic.twitter.com/VlEwoHSjI7— VishalSangli (@vsangli) June 16, 2018
Score at least one century, please 😍😍@ImRaina Let this be the first step to your world cup'19 🤞🏻 https://t.co/6fCC9FbJL9
— Shyam Sunder (@shyam_sunder_ch) June 16, 2018
While many players have worked on their game, earned back callups to Team India, Suresh Raina concentrated on fitness, cleared yo-yo test and slotted in as replacement for those who fail. Act smart. 😎
— Vinod Ramnath (@NaanumEngineer) June 16, 2018
God is really kind! He heard my wish! Raina in the ODI squad! Yay❤❤
P.S.They both will be together! KL Rahul and Suresh Raina❤❤❤❤❤
Now just one more wish…Dono ko playing XI mein rakhna🙏🙏— Srishti Pandey (@srishtipandey27) June 16, 2018
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