Suresh Raina Picks His Top Three Batters In The World, Ignores Notable Names
Suresh Raina, while speaking at the World Championship of Legends 2024, named his top three current batters. He chose Virat Kohli without hesitation and then added Joe Root and Rohit Sharma to his list.
Harbhajan Singh, when asked the same question, selected Jacques Kallis, Sachin Tendulkar, and Brian Lara as his all-time top three batters. Aaron Finch also picked Tendulkar, along with Ricky Ponting and Brian Lara. Robin Uthappa chose Viv Richards alongside Tendulkar and Lara.
The World Championship of Legends 2024 saw Harbhajan Singh, Raina, Finch, and Uthappa participating. Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions emerged victorious against Pakistan Champions by five wickets in Edgbaston on Sunday, July 14.
Pakistan Champions batted first but were restricted to 156/6 by India Champions' bowlers. Anureet Singh took three wickets, while Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi, and Irfan Pathan each claimed one wicket. Shoaib Malik was the top scorer for Pakistan with a 36-ball 41.
India chased down the target with five wickets in hand and five balls to spare. Ambati Rayudu was named Man of the Match for his 50 off 30 balls at the top. Yusuf Pathan scored 30 runs off 16 balls and won the Man of the Series award. Captain Yuvraj Singh remained unbeaten on 15 off 22 balls.
Retirement Announcements
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. However, they will continue playing in ODI and Test formats. India is set to play three ODIs against Sri Lanka in August. It remains uncertain if Kohli and Rohit will join the tour.
The tournament showcased legendary players' skills and brought excitement to fans worldwide. The performances of both teams highlighted their experience and talent on the field.
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