Watch: Suresh Raina Rolls Back The Years With Spectacular Flying Catch

29.09.2022 - 09:49 sports.ndtv.com

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina was a destructive batter and very handy with the ball. But another aspect of his game that made him such a huge asset to whichever team he played for was his excellent fielding.

Raina was always a gun fielder, athletic and quick. And even though he has retired from professional cricket, he has still not lost his electric abilities on the field.

During a Road Safety World Series match between India Legends and Australia Legends, Raina took a spectacular catch that would make one wonder why he is still not playing.

Australia's Ben Dunk was in destructive mood with the bat, but in the 16th over, he tried to cut Abhimanyu Mithun. But Raina, at point, flung himself to his left and held on to a magnificent catch.

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The T20 World Cup is underway in Australia and currently, initial group stage is being played from which four sides will qualify for the Super-12 stage. All eyes are on October 23 when India will take on Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Former India batter Suresh Raina spoke to NDTV in an exclusive interview where he talked about India's chances at the World Cup and how he thinks if India are able to get the better of Pakistan, then they will go on to lift the World Cup.

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