The Indian batsman to score a century in all the three formats of Cricket-Twenty20, One Day International (ODI) and Test Match, Suresh Raina on Saturday (15 August) brought to social media and informed about his decision to retire from international cricket, his retirement comes on the same day as former India captain MS Dhoni. Raina was one of Dhoni’s believed troopers during his command as India’s captain. “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!” Raina wrote on his Instagram page.
Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, an occasional off-spin bowler, is considered one of the best fielders in the world. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2005 against Sri Lanka. Raina has contributed significantly towards Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Chennai Super Kings making the Super Kings win the IPL title twice in 2010 and 2011. A left-handed attacking batsman, Suresh Raina is the first player to score 3000 runs in the IPL. He is the third batsman in the world to hit a T20 century.
Suresh Raina is the First Indian player to score 6000 and more runs in Twenty20 career. On Raina's Test Debut, he scored a century. An amazing fielder, Suresh Raina holds the record of most number of catches (52) in Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina is the second World and first Indian Player to hit 100 sixes in the IPL. And currently, Raina is the captain of Gujarat Lions in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) and he was the vice-captain of Chennai Super Kings.
Star Cricketer Suresh Raina was awarded the CEAT T20 International Player of the Year Award in 2011. After his retirement from international cricket, he received a lot of messages and good wishes for his future. Social media was filled with the discussions of Dhoni and Raina's bond. 'Greatest friendship bond ever', entire Twitter reacted to Suresh Raina's retirement after he joined his captain, MS Dhoni. It was definitely an awful day for cricket lovers in India as two of their favourite cricketers have bid farewell to the most celebrated game in India and world.