New Delhi: Suresh Raina, the renowned middle-order batsman, proved to be a star performer for both the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
With an impressive record of 5528 runs in 205 IPL matches at an average of 32.52, Raina established himself as one of the key batters in the sport. His contributions were not limited to the IPL, as he also played a significant role in India's triumphs at the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Raina's achievements extend to the Men's T20 World Cup, where he made history by becoming the first Indian to score a century in the tournament.
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His remarkable knock of 101 runs against South Africa in the 2010 edition left a lasting impact on the cricketing world.
After an illustrious career, Suresh Raina has decided to bid farewell to competitive cricket, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional batting prowess and numerous accolades. His contributions to the game will be remembered and cherished by cricket fans worldwide.
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Recently, he posted a video on Instagram, which showed him training in traditional style. "From Amsterdam to Desi-mode Feels so good to be back home, hitting the grind and kick-starting the week in full motion! #mondaymotivation #believe #workout #reels #health" he wrote in the caption.
In response to the video, former India pacer Sreesanth, who was a member of India's victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup teams, expressed his encouragement, writing:"Keep at brother..looking great, C u soon brother."
Raina replied to Sreesanth's message with gratitude, saying: "@sreesanthnair36 Thanks, Govinda! See you soon."
"Suresh Raina has been my idol. I am regularly in touch with him. He is the IPL King and he keeps sharing his inputs with me. He has helped me a lot in my career. Bhajju pa (Harbhajan Singh) has also helped me a lot in my career. I am grateful for their support and whenever such big players talk about you, it motivates you to push yourself more," Rinku told in an interview.
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