After failing in the ‘Yo-Yo’ test before the start of the new domestic season last September, Suresh Raina always looked desperate in his batting in domestic matches. Barring a half-century against India Red in the Duleep Trophy match in Lucknow, the India Blue skipper had some torrid time with the willow. His poor form continued even when he got the chance to lead Uttar Pradesh for a full season of Ranji Trophy. His success in passing the ‘Yo-Yo’ test before the start of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy boosted his confidence. “Let’s see what happens at the NCA, and only then I will take a call on the Hazare Trophy matches,” he said.

Source: Hindustan Times January 29, 2018 06:11 UTC