As the entire world has been fighting against the global pandemic novel coronavirus, all the cricketing activity has been cancelled or postponed across the globe. Since everyone is under the lockdown, players have been staying in touch with their fans through social media. However, recently in an Instagram video with Suresh Raina, India ODI vice-captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Suresh Raina deserves a place in the Indian team owing to his all-round abilities.

"I know it is very tough to be out of the team after playing for so many years," shared Rohit. "We used to talk that we should have Raina in the team in some way. You have the experience and ability with bowling and fielding. I feel that we have seen you play for such a long time, somewhere I feel that somehow or the other you should be back in the team. But then we will see, we make do with what we have in our hands."

Suresh Raina, however, responded in a positive way and said that he still has the hope of a return to the national squad.

He further added, "I had an injury and a surgery which was a big reason why I lost my place. I still have a lot of cricket left in me. Selection is not in our hands, performances are. I have always enjoyed my cricket and the big players always backed us when we were young. So that is what we need, someone to support us and show the way."

They have also talked about former India captain MS Dhoni, who has been out of the action since India's semi-final exit from the World Cup last year where they lost to New Zealand. On the other hand, Suresh Raina has also revealed that Dhoni was doing pretty well with both keeping gloves and bat during the practice sessions for Chennai Super Kings for the Indian Premier League which was eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19.