According to Suresh Raina, Suryakumar Yadav would be required to serve as Team India’s finisher at the 2023 World Cup.
Suryakumar is capable of thriving in the key role, according to Raina. The only other player, according to Raina, except MS Dhoni, who can change the course of an innings is the dynamic batsman.
“If anyone can make a huge impact in the death overs apart from MS Dhoni, then it’s Suryakumar Yadav”
Suresh Raina
Suryakumar was being scrutinized after a streak of subpar 50-over cricket performances. He returned to form in India’s three-match home series against Australia, scoring 50 and 72* in the first two ODIs to help his country qualify for the 2023 World Cup.
Shubman Gill may be India’s best batsman in the championship game, according to Suresh Raina’s prediction. He asserted that the opening partnership of Gill and Rohit Sharma is on par with popular combinations like Sachin Tendulkar-Virender Sehwag and Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly.
“Shubman Gill will be India’s strongest card, he continued. “He has been in stunning form and has figured out how he needs to play in ODIs. He has spent some time with Virat and is batting with Rohit Sharma, who has hit double centuries. Gill has also hit a double century.
“Gill and Rohit’s pair will win the hearts of people, just like Sachin-Sehwag and Sachin-Ganguly did in the past.”
Suresh Raina
It is important to note that Shubman Gill’s prospects of playing in India’s Sunday World Cup opener against Australia are in doubt. The toddler tested positive for dengue, according to recent reports.
Suresh Raina Feels Yuzvendra Chahal Should Have Been in India’s Squad
Yuzvendra Chahal, a seasoned leg-spinner, was one of the surprising omissions from India’s 15-person World Cup roster.
Suresh Raina said the national selectors ought to have chosen him for the ICC competition. He did, however, support Kuldeep Yadav in order for Rohit Sharma and company to complete the task, clarifying:
“I still feel Yuzvendra Chahal should have been in the squad. Most teams have two leg-spinners. However, we have just one wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. I believe Kuldeep will be our trump card.”
Suresh Raina
India, Australia, England, and New Zealand were the top four nations selected by Raina. The 36-year-old said that, given the circumstances, Afghanistan may also end up being a surprise choice. Additionally, Suresh Raina continue:
“India, New Zealand, Australia, and England. I would also want to add Afghanistan and South Africa as wildcard entries. The World Cup will be played across 10 venues for around 45 days. Considering the months in which they are playing, it will be challenging for the fast bowlers. This is why I believe one more team from the subcontinent, apart from India, can do very well.”
Suresh Raina
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, India will play their season-opening match against Australia.