June 17, 2011 / 10:33 IST
Stand-in captain Suresh Raina today admitted the need to spend some time with coach Duncan Fletcher in the nets in order to iron out some flaws in his batting.
Raina who could muster only 74 runs from five ODIs was repeatedly out trying to play the wild slog over deep mid-wicket or extra cover.
"I need to spend some time in the middle. I just can't go out there and play big shots. I will look to have a couple of sessions with the coach," Raina stated at the media conference after his team lost the final ODI by seven wickets.
The skipper however wanted to stress on the positives.
"It is disappointing that we lost the last two matches but I am happy that we won the series. We need to enjoy the moment," he said.
Raina felt that turning point was definitely getting all out for 251 with 15 balls to go.
"I feel we fell short by atleast 25 to 30 runs. But full credit to Andre Russell for the manner in which he bowled at the death."
The batting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel along with Amit Mishra's bowling was a big plus for this young team.
"Our fielding has also improved after sessions with new fielding coach Trevor Penny."
About the upcoming Test series, Raina said that all those who have been selected are raring to go. "Obviously we have prepared well and the seniors who will join us will have to get acclimatised in the next few days." .
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