I am all geared up to go: Suresh Raina

21-year old left-hander elated about touring Australia

Uttar Pradesh batsman Suresh Raina, whose consistent performances in the Ranji Trophy saw him earn a recall to the national squad, is thrilled a blitz about the opportunity to play ODI cricket against the two ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 finalists in February.

Raina was sidelined with a ligament tear in the left knee in February last year and has not been considered for team selection ever since. The southpaw has bounced back strongly and was included for India's one-off Twenty20 international against Australia and the subsequent tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka.

The elated batsman said, "I was waiting for this call and knew the only way to make a comeback was by performing at the domestic level."

"In June and July (last year) I was in Brisbane with the Gavaskar-Border Academy where I got an opportunity to play as well. I found the ball coming on to the bat and keeping that in mind I think the batsmen can perform if they play with the right technique. Their wickets suited me fine. I am all ready to go," Raina was quoted as saying.