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RoKo Return: Why Suresh Raina Says India Will Be Unstoppable Against SA

Suresh Raina is thrilled about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the Indian ODI squad. He believes their comeback will make the team incredibly strong against South Africa. Raina specifically praised Rohit's brilliant century against Australia from October. He expressed confidence that both players have plenty of cricket left in them for future tournaments.

Key Points: Suresh Raina Backs Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli ODI Comeback

  • Raina highlights Rohit's brilliant century against Australia in October
  • Expresses wish both stars had played more matches earlier
  • Notes their presence brings confidence and passion to team
  • Believes RoKo combination crucial for 2027 ODI World Cup plans
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Will be difficult to stop RoKo: Suresh Raina ahead of ODI series against South Africa

Former cricketer Suresh Raina says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's return makes India "difficult to stop" in ODI series against South Africa, praising their World Cup impact.

"When RoKo return, it will be difficult to stop them because of the way they perform. - Suresh Raina"

New Delhi, November 25

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina expressed excitement about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. He said their comeback will make India very strong, noting the duo's dominant performances.

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series, with the first match set to take place in Ranchi on November 30.

Speaking to ANI, Raina noted Rohit Sharma's "brilliant" hundred that he scored against Australia in the third ODI of the three-match series back in October. Raina added that he wished they had played more matches earlier, though he acknowledged it was their personal decision.

"Rohit scored a billion hundred. When RoKo (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) return, it will be difficult to stop them because of the way they perform. I think both of them should have been there. I think they could have played a little more. But it's a personal call," Suresh Raina said.

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, Raina said that their presence brings confidence, passion and belief to the team and fans. He expressed hope that they will lead India to an ODI series win against South Africa.

"The World Cup is in 2027 and we'll have to see how things pan out because when Rohit and Virat play, there is a different belief in the crowd. As a coach, as a player, as a fan of Indian cricket, there presence is reassuring. They bring a different kind of passion into the game. Virat has been a gun player, with the number of runs he's scored. I think there's a lot of cricket left in both of them. I hope both of them win us the ODI series against South Africa," Raina said.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I love watching Rohit and Kohli play, I hope the selectors are also giving enough chances to younger players. We need to build for the future too.
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Rohit P
Raina bhai sahi keh rahe hain! RoKo ka comeback South Africa ke liye badi problem hai. Ranchi mein toh full entertainment pakka hai! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As someone who follows cricket globally, the experience these two bring is invaluable. Their presence lifts the entire team's performance. Great analysis by Raina.
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Sarah B
Raina makes a valid point about the belief they bring to fans. When Kohli walks out to bat, you just feel something special might happen. That confidence is priceless for Indian cricket.
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Karthik V
Yaar, Raina ne bilkul sahi kaha - "billion hundred" wala line mast hai! Rohit's century against Australia was pure class. South Africa better be prepared! 💪

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