Suresh Raina has been the unsung hero of the Indian squad since the 2011 world cup. India has not lost a match in the world cup since he was included in the 2011 world cup match against West Indies. He provides a sense of balance to the team by acting as a floater between no.4 and no. 7. Although he has been scoring quite well considering the positions he bats at, he has still not achieved the fame and success as other big stars such as Virat Kohli and MSD. So, we take a look at why Suresh Raina is the most underrated and indispensable team player in the Indian World Cup squad!

1. Only player to score a century in T20 and 50-over World Cup

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He is a big match player and has always proved handy in crunch situations. Be it the match against Pakistan in the last World Cup or the quarterfinal match against Bangladesh in this edition of the World Cup, he stands up for the team when it's needed.

2. India's lucky charm in the World Ccup

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Since he played in the match against West Indies in 2011, India has not lost a single match in the World Cup.

3. Because he enjoys his teammates' success

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Very seldom do we see players who enjoy their peers' success and Suresh Raina is one of those guys. Often have we seen him celebrating a Virat Kohli century or that expression of pure delight when Dhoni lifts the ball over the boundary.

4. An all round asset for the team

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He can be often heard on the stump mike chirping away with witty one liners. Suresh Raina brings a lot of energy to the Indian team on the field too.

5. Because he scores when it matters the most

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As Dhoni says, "He is a natural strokemaker. More often than not, he strikes quite early. It's always good to have somebody like him batting at No. 5."

6. Treats other players with respect

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Suresh Raina or Sonu as he is fondly called by his teammates has a personal rapport with Mike Hussey and Dwayne Bravo. He is a very close aide of MSD and is a CSK legend in the making.

7. Always thinks about the team before himself

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This is what he had to say after the quarterfinal against Bangladesh - "We've won from this stage many times. We know what to do when we wake up in the morning."

8. Always willing to learn and adapt

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Raina adapted very beautifully to short balls and has come a long way to emerge as the next Michael Bevan.

9. Stays away from all the media hype

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He is media shy and seeks refuge in his home and is religiously inclined.

10. A committed foot soldier for the team

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He didn't marry when he was 21 because for him, cricket was the priority. He had to part ways and has said that he didn't feel any guilt because he was committed to the game at that time.

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