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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has named his top three T20 batters. Raina has named two Indians - Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the second and third positions.

As India gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suresh Raina suggests a bold opening pair. With Kohli and Sharma potentially out, Raina backs youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma to lead the charge. He also mentioned Priyansh Arya, who impressed in his debut IPL season, could be a surprise package.

Suresh Raina supports KL Rahul's return to India's T20I team, despite his Asia Cup exclusion, citing Rahul's temperament and class. Raina highlighted Rahul's impressive IPL 2025 performance, where he scored 539 runs at a strike rate of 149.72. Rahul's T20I record includes 2,265 runs in 72 matches, though he hasn't played since the 2022 World Cup.

Suresh Raina predicts Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the young Rajasthan Royals' batting sensation, will soon join India's T20I team, praising his fearless approach and IPL 2025 performance, including a century against Gujarat Titans. Raina also acknowledged Ayush Mhatre's impressive performances for Chennai Super Kings and in youth Tests against England's U19 team, highlighting their potential.

Suresh Raina says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI experience is vital to guide India's youngsters. He also backs Mohammed Siraj as an all-format bowler after his stellar England series, highlighting his consistency and durability.

Harbhajan Singh has strongly advocated for India to boycott Pakistan matches in the upcoming Asia Cup, echoing the sentiment of 'nation first.' He highlights the sacrifices of soldiers on the border and questions the importance given to Pakistan by the media. Harbhajan was part of the India Champions team that refused to play Pakistan in the WCL.

South Africa Champions clinched the WCL 2025 title, defeating Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets in a dominant final performance highlighted by AB de Villiers' explosive 120*. However, India Champions' controversial withdrawal from the semi-final against Pakistan, due to undisclosed reasons, sparked debate. Suresh Raina asserted that India would have won, emphasizing national priorities over the game.