Suresh Raina: The T20 specialist

The left-hander from Uttar Pradesh did make a century on Test debut - a 120 against Sri Lanka in Colombo - but has never found the kind of consistency required to hold down a regular place.

Often seen as an able short-format finisher alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Raina has struggled to translate his form into the Test arena since making his five-day debut in 2010.

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina walks over the field during a training session at the Sher-e-Bangla. (AFP Photo)

The left-hander from Uttar Pradesh did make a century on Test debut - a 120 against Sri Lanka in Colombo - but has never found the kind of consistency required to hold down a regular place. Combined with his failings against the short ball, it means Raina has been put down as a short-format specialist by many.

He made his 50-over debut in 2005 though his first ODI hundred came in 2008 against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup, while he has found himself a key performer in the Indian Premier League.

Full Name: Suresh Raina

Born: November 27 1986 , Uttar Pradesh

Country: India

Other teams: Chennai Super Kings, India Blue, India Under-19s, Indian Board President’s XI, Rajasthan Cricket Association President’s XI, Uttar Pradesh

Test debut: Sri Lanka v India, Colombo, Jul 26-30 2010

ODI debut: Sri Lanka v India, Dambulla, Jul 30 2005

T20 debut: South Africa v India, Johannesburg, Dec 1 2006

Batting Style: Left-hand bat

Bowling Style: Offbreak