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Suresh Raina has played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 International matches.
The Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy has been announced. Suryakumar Yadav did not get a place in the team. Suresh Raina believes that Surya should also have been in the team. Raina answered questions related to the Indian team selected for the ICC Champions Trophy in the Star Sports Press Room show on Sunday.
15 players have been selected in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. After the selection of the team, Raina expressed surprise at the non-inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav in the team. Raina said, India’s squad looks strong. I have full confidence that Rohit will take India to the destination of victory. But I am surprised by Surya’s omission from the team. India will miss that X-factor, and that too in the middle order. They score runs all over the field. This is why he is called Mr. 360.
He further said, he plays brilliant sweep shots and is a game changer. He should have been in the team.
India’s squad for Champions Trophy
Gill is India’s next superstar On appointing Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, Raina said, I think Shubman Gill is India’s next superstar. He has performed well in ODIs. When you give a young man such a good opportunity, it speaks volumes about his potential. Rohit Sharma clearly knows who will be the next leader. Shubman Gill is one of the best captains, especially the way he led the Gujarat team in the IPL. The way he has performed in the last 12-16 months justifies this decision. That is why Rohit will open with him, it is a great move by the selectors and Rohit Sharma himself.
Champions Trophy will be played from 19th February The Champions Trophy will be held from 19 February to 9 March in 4 cities of Pakistan and UAE. These include Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Dubai. All the matches of the Indian team will be played in Dubai. India will face Pakistan on 23 February in Dubai.
