By CricketCountry Staff
Suresh Raina revealed that he wants to become a permanent member of the Test squad and his double ton against Punjab was a very important step in achieving his dream.
Published: Nov 06, 2011, 01:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 06, 2011, 01:45 PM (IST)
Suresh Raina believes that his competition is with none but himself © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Mohali: Nov 6, 2011
Suresh Raina revealed that he wants to become a permanent member of the Test squad and his double ton against Punjab in the Ranji Trophy was a very important step in achieving his dream.
“I’m 24-years old and I want to be successful in all the formats. I want to play well everywhere against Australia, West Indies and make most in the domestic cricket. I want to score five or six big scores to make it perfect.
The left-hander stated that his knock of 204 was an important knock as it came bating down the order
“It was a very important knock for me. I only looked to maintain my consistency from the ODIs and now here. Not only getting runs, but scoring big is also important.
“it is a satisfying feeling to have scored a double hundred. I am happy with the way it went. Playing at No 6-7, it is difficult to score big. Hence, it is a nice feeling,” he said in an interview to DNA.
Raina said that the plan was to stay at the crease for as long as possible.
“This was my plan. I wanted to spend as much time as possible at the crease. I had a pretty good stint in West Indies scoring three half-centuries and almost saved the Test at Lord’s with an 80. But then was unfortunate not to get runs later. This Ranji match was very important and I hope to continue in the same manner,” he said.
Raina felt the way he was batting, he could have scored a triple hundred.
“Even as a captain during ODIs against West Indies, team’s interest was always my priority. I could have gone for a triple ton today, but then I didn’t want to be selfish. The team comes first and registering an outright win is important for us.”
Raina believes that his competition is with none but himself.
“Sehwag always says 50 or 100 are made by everyone, but scoring a big double hundred is what gets noticed. Right now I am competing with myself,” he said.
