Suresh Raina cannot hide his excitement over making it to India's World Cup squad. Not there was any doubt about his inclusion, but the pain of having missed the last edition of the tournament, in 2007, is still evident.
In this World Cup, though, he will be an integral part of the batting line-up as India looks to regain the crown Kapil Dev's men won in 1983.
Boosted by the support of home fans, Raina is confident India can play to potential and win the coveted title. The 24-year-old is a vital cog in India's scheme of things because of his ability to change the course of a match with his big hitting. He is a useful part-time bowler too, while his fielding makes him indispensable.
The young left-hander reveals his excitement and role in the team as he looks forward to the World Cup in an exclusive conversation with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian.
This is your first 50-overs World Cup. How excited are you heading into the tournament?
I am very excited that by the grace of god that I made it to the final 15. I am very happy to be a part of the World Cup. I know I am going to play all the matches and this is the World Cup which is going to be good for every Indian. We are playing the World Cup at home, so we will get a lot of support; there is belief from our fans. I will just look to enjoy during the World Cup and give my 200 percent for the side and win a lot of matches for Team India.
Would you say India's preparations for the World Cup have been ideal? India played a very tough series in South Africa. Did that help?
Yes, that was a very good tour for us. We drew the Test series in South Africa, which has never happened before in Indian cricket. We fought really well in the ODI series and we won the Twenty20 match also. We have the players who can change the game at any point of time. We all are excited about the World Cup.
In this World Cup, though, he will be an integral part of the batting line-up as India looks to regain the crown Kapil Dev's men won in 1983.
Boosted by the support of home fans, Raina is confident India can play to potential and win the coveted title. The 24-year-old is a vital cog in India's scheme of things because of his ability to change the course of a match with his big hitting. He is a useful part-time bowler too, while his fielding makes him indispensable.
The young left-hander reveals his excitement and role in the team as he looks forward to the World Cup in an exclusive conversation with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian.
This is your first 50-overs World Cup. How excited are you heading into the tournament?
I am very excited that by the grace of god that I made it to the final 15. I am very happy to be a part of the World Cup. I know I am going to play all the matches and this is the World Cup which is going to be good for every Indian. We are playing the World Cup at home, so we will get a lot of support; there is belief from our fans. I will just look to enjoy during the World Cup and give my 200 percent for the side and win a lot of matches for Team India.
Would you say India's preparations for the World Cup have been ideal? India played a very tough series in South Africa. Did that help?
Yes, that was a very good tour for us. We drew the Test series in South Africa, which has never happened before in Indian cricket. We fought really well in the ODI series and we won the Twenty20 match also. We have the players who can change the game at any point of time. We all are excited about the World Cup.
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