Indian Premier League: Suresh Raina Tells His Gujarat Lions Team to Enjoy Themselves Against Kings XI Punjab
Suresh Raina, captain of the Gujarat Lions, has said the team must enjoy themselves in their opening clash against Kings XI Punjab.
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Suresh Raina will lead the Gujarat Lions side
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David Miller will lead the Kings XI Punjab side.
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This is the first time Gujarat Lions will play in the IPL.
Cricket is all about enjoying and expressing yourself, Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina said ahead of their clash against Kings XI Punjab. (IPL: Gujarat Lions Aim for Winning Start Against KXIP)
"Enjoy your cricket whether playing for team India or IPL you need to have fun. Cricket is "all about enjoying and expressing yourself," Raina added.
Asserting that captaincy of a new franchise is not new for him, he said he has led Uttar Pradesh and the Indian team.
He was averse to the thought that he had got new players with him.
 "We have got few guys who can surprise any team," he said.
For Raina cricket is a "team game".
He said his team is a balanced side. To win matches his mantra is "to be positive in all departments of the game." Talking about his team he said all players have done well in domestic circuit. Besides, he said his team has a good opening pair and strong middle order.