After notching up a century on his debut,Suresh Raina today said he was nervous when he took guard but Sachin Tendukar8217;s pep talk helped him overcome the initial jitters.
Raina with his 120-run knock against Sri Lanka also became the first Indian cricketer to have scored a hundred in all formats of the game.
8220;Yes I was nervous when I came to bat but Sachin said 8216;just enjoy yourself,this moment will never come,you are playing your first Test match,just enjoy,8221; Raina said after fourth day8217;s play.
With Tendulkar,Raina raised a record 256-run partnership for the fifth wicket and said he realised a long time dream by batting alongside the legend.
8220;By God8217;s grace I got this opportunity and it was my dream to bat with Sachin and today it came true. He said 8216;you are winning matches for the side in one-dayers,do well in Test also and enjoy8217;,8221; he said.
Raina came in the side in place of unwell Yuvraj Singh and made full use of the opportunity.