Suresh Raina recollects 2011 Ahmedabad setting below Australian sledging

Veteran India cricketer Suresh Raina recalled his match-winning stand with all-rounder Yuvraj Singh all the way through the 2011 Cricket Global Cup conflict between India and Australia. India at the moment are gearing as much as face Australia within the ultimate of the 2023 ODI Global Cup on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, Sunday.

In 2011, Motera Stadium witnessed India’s conquer Australia, propelled through a exceptional batting show from Raina (34*) and Yuvraj (57*). Reflecting at the eve of the approaching ultimate, Raina shared insights into his dialog with Sachin Tendulkar earlier than he went to bat and the on-field atmosphere all the way through their unbeaten 74-run partnership.

“The Australian squad of 2011 was once sturdy and led through Ricky Ponting; from sledging to sturdy bowling and outstanding fielding, they’d the entirety. I obviously take into account Gautam, Sachin, Dhoni all were given out, and it was once my time to bat. Paji (Sachin) was once sitting subsequent to me within the dressing room, and he advised me to move and end the event. Yuvraj and I sewed up a partnership. Although we did not require a variety of runs, we nonetheless had force to win, however on the similar time, we additionally needed to play competitive cricket,” Raina was once quoted as pronouncing through rediff.com.

He discussed that chasing a 26-run goal was a better problem as Australia resorted to sledging, aiming to disrupt the focus of each batters.

“I take into account they (Australia gamers) sledged us time and again, or even Brad Haddin got here in entrance of me whilst I took a run, however we stored calm and targeted,” he added.

Australia is a workforce that likes to play semis and finals: Raina

Australia and India have produced a lot of exciting contests all over the years, and Sunday’s conflict will mark the primary example in 20 years the 2 aspects lock horns within the 50-over Global Cup ultimate. In anticipation of this pivotal conflict, Raina recommended Australia’s mindset, emphasising how their psychological way makes them an impressive facet, specifically within the ultimate. However, he added that India poses a vital risk this time, showcasing prowess in each batting and bowling, and their powerful fielding serves as an added merit. 

“Australia is a workforce that likes to play semis and finals, and they’re the workforce of huge video games as they know the way to play higher. Their mindset is beautiful sturdy, and with the double century of Maxwell and back-to-back wins, it’ll spice up their self belief to the following stage, so we will’t take them calmly. However alternatively, the Indian squad is reasonably bad this time with batting and bowling, and their sturdy fielding is icing at the cake, so I’m positive the come upon at the nineteenth shall be stuffed with leisure,” the 36-year-old added.