5th ODI: Dhoni fit and available for Dharamsala ODI

Dharamsala, January 26, 2013: Eyeing a Test slot in the Australia series Suresh Raina wants to prove his worth by batting up in ODI at Dharamsala.        

" I would like to bat higher up the order, If I am given a chance, I would like to give my 100 per cent as it will also give me an opportunity to play more overs. I have enjoyed batting at Nos 5, 6 or 7 where you need to bat till the finish," Raina said while talking to the media persons here.

"If you talk about my Test performance, I scored 50 in one of my last three innings. I believe that I can make a comeback in Tests," the 26-year-old stated.

Raina has a Test average of less than 30. But the left-hander is still hopeful of making a comeback in the Test fold.

"I want to focus on doing well in tomorrow's match. Although, we have won the series, it would be nice if we can finish with a 4-1 margin."

Raina informed that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is fully fit and has recovered from his thumb injury sustained during the practice session ahead of the Mohali game.

About Dharamsala stripe Raina said, “Toss will be crucial in this game and it will be a good contest between bat and ball."

Raina was all praise for the beautiful ground and the facilities provided by the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.

"It's one of the most beautiful grounds that I have played in. The facilities are great", he said.

"Will you be able to spot the white ball in the background of the snow-clad mountains?", asked a British journalist in jest, he smiled and said, "That's not a problem."