Time for Raina to prove his worth
Gautam Gambhir’s injury has given Suresh Raina the reins of India’s one-day side
Tariq Engineer
25-Feb-2013
Gautam Gambhir’s injury has given Suresh Raina the reins of India’s one-day side. It is an unusual position for Raina, who, for all his talents, has yet to make himself indispensable for his country. Writing in the Hindustan Times, Pradeep Magazine suggests this is Raina’s chance to prove his worth.
His short stint as the Indian captain in the one-dayers could lead him to more profitable ventures in the future, provided he manages to control, guide and discipline a young bunch of energetic players out to cement their places in the Indian team. More importantly, his own batting form would be even more crucial as he too like others in the team, is vying for one or two vacant spots in the playing XI, once the main players get back into the team.
Tariq Engineer is a former senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo