News for 'Raina'

'He deserved a much better farewell'

'He deserved a much better farewell'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker from India after Anil Kumble.

SEE: Dravid hails 'terrific team man' Raina

SEE: Dravid hails 'terrific team man' Raina

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'His energy, enthusiasm he brought, the way he raised the standard of fielding, there was one thing that you always felt, Suresh did all the difficult things for India.'

IPL 2020: 'Raina will be back with CSK squad'

IPL 2020: 'Raina will be back with CSK squad'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Deep Dasgupta said Raina might be back in the UAE to join the Yellow Army.

Suresh Raina gets a haircut from wife Priyanka

Suresh Raina gets a haircut from wife Priyanka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

With India under lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, people have been restricted to their homes and even a simple task like haircut is proving to be a big deal. Former India batsman Suresh Raina had to seek his wife Priyanka's assistance as the Chennai Super Kings left-hander was struggling with his long hair.

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

"Attacking left-hand batsman Suresh Raina officially communicated to BCCI on Sunday about his decision to retire from international cricket," said the BCCI in a statement.

Suresh Raina arrested in raid at Mumbai club

Suresh Raina arrested in raid at Mumbai club

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was arrested after a raid at a posh club near the Mumbai airport on Tuesday for violating social distancing norms, Mumbai police said.

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday.

Beleaguered CSK 'not thinking about' Raina return

Beleaguered CSK 'not thinking about' Raina return

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina unexpectedly pulled out of the tournament after travelling to Dubai with the CSK contingent. The former India cricketer, who announced his international retirement alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni on August 15, later revealed he pulled out to be with his family.

Raina pens heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

Raina pens heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Suresh Raina, who recently retired from international cricket, shared a video remembering the late actor.

Why Dhoni and Raina retired on August 15?

Why Dhoni and Raina retired on August 15?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'Dhoni's jersey is number 7 and my jersey's number 3 is 73 together. On Saturday, when 73 years of India's independence was completed, we thought that there could be no better day to leave international cricket,' Raina was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran on Monday.

Starry, Starry Night... Of Style

Starry, Starry Night... Of Style

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Vogue's Forces of Fashion red carpet event held October 23 at St Regis, Mumbai was a Starry Night of Style.

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina, who pulled out of the IPL citing personal reasons, on Tuesday demanded a thorough probe into the violent attack on his aunt's family in Punjab, in which his uncle and cousin lost their lives.

Suresh Raina and Priyanka blessed with a baby boy

Suresh Raina and Priyanka blessed with a baby boy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Indian batsman Suresh Raina and his wife Priyanka Raina on Monday were blessed with a baby boy. The official handle of CSK also tweeted about the news and wrote, " Kutti Thala is here! Lots of #Yellove and #WhistlePodu to@_PriyankaCRaina and @ImRaina for the newest addition to the #superfamily. "

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Last month, at the inauguration of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Women's 2020 Cricket Tournament at Anantnag, Raina had said there is "so much more in store" for the Union Territory.

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

From the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, a number of people took to Twitter to bestow good wishes on Raina on his special day.

Demolition of Kashmiri Pandits' shops sparks protests in Jammu

Demolition of Kashmiri Pandits' shops sparks protests in Jammu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) demolished a dozen shops belonging to displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu city, allegedly without issuing notices, sparking protests from various sections demanding action against the officials. The shops were located on JDA land and had been built by displaced Kashmiri Pandits near the Muthi camp three decades ago. The demolition drive sparked outrage from political parties, including the BJP, PDP and Apni Party, and several Kashmir Pandit organisations, who condemned the JDA's action and called for the construction of new shops to help the displaced community sustain their livelihood.

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party chief Ravinder Raina is going to miss voting for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the party has not fielded any candidate from his home town which falls in Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

Raina compares Pant to dominant Yuvraj, Sehwag

Raina compares Pant to dominant Yuvraj, Sehwag

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Rishabh Pant has often been criticised for not putting a price on his wicket. But Suresh Raina said that the wicket-keeper is as dominant as Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

Raina on how Dhoni transformed CSK into champions

Raina on how Dhoni transformed CSK into champions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Veteran Indian batsman Suresh Raina on Tuesday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership turned Chennai Super Kings into arguably the most decorated franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League. Raina said every move Dhoni made as a captain was "spot on."

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie in Changsha, China, on Thursday.

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

"I'm amazed channels are bothering with exit polls especially after the fiasco of the recent general elections. I'm ignoring all the noise on channels, social media, WhatsApp etc. because the only numbers that matter will be revealed on the 8th of Oct. The rest is just time pass," Abdullah, a former chief minister, wrote on X.

Gulmarg terror attack: 2 soldiers succumb to injuries, toll rises to 4

Gulmarg terror attack: 2 soldiers succumb to injuries, toll rises to 4

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Two soldiers who were critically wounded in Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll in the ambush to four.

Raina gives fiery response to Yuvraj's 'Dhoni's favourite' remarks

Raina gives fiery response to Yuvraj's 'Dhoni's favourite' remarks

Rediff.com26 May 2020

During MS Dhoni's captaincy, Suresh Raina was one of the regulars in the Indian squad, however, his international appearances dried up since Virat Kohli took over.

IPL 2020 will be full of challenges: Raina

IPL 2020 will be full of challenges: Raina

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Suresh Raina believes the upcoming Indian Premier League, to be played in the UAE amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will pose a lot of new challenges for the players, and clarity of thought would be key for a player to succeed.

After Srinivasan, is Kedar Jadhav taking a dig at Raina?

After Srinivasan, is Kedar Jadhav taking a dig at Raina?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Hours after Srinivasan's comments, Jadhav posted a cryptic tweet: On the path of excellence, you find 1000 excuses to let go, but only 1 reason to hold on. The choice is YOURS!'

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Former deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig was among the 24 candidates in Baramulla constituency whose deposits were forfeited.

SEE: Raina, Pant go bat-shopping ahead of IPL

SEE: Raina, Pant go bat-shopping ahead of IPL

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Suresh Raina said that he cannot wait to be back on the field and is looking forward to the upcoming IPL with the CSK family.

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

India will next take on Chinese Taipei on Thursday.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

Ankita Raina creates history

Ankita Raina creates history

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ankita Raina realised a long-time dream when she signed up with Romania's Mihaela Buzarnecu and earned a direct entry.

Raina breaks silence, hints of return to CSK camp

Raina breaks silence, hints of return to CSK camp

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina dropped a hint on rejoining the team in Dubai when asked about his future with CSK.

SEE: Raina, Pant train together in nets amid COVID-19

SEE: Raina, Pant train together in nets amid COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

With the hope of finding their way back into the Indian team, cricketers Rishabh Pant and Suresh Raina recently hit the nets together in Ghaziabad, resuming practice after the prolonged COVID-19 forced break. The season was cut short in March due to COVID-19 and both batsmen will be jostling for space in a more or less settled batting line-up.

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.

Why Army officer's son Suresh Raina took to cricket...

Why Army officer's son Suresh Raina took to cricket...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Military officer Trilokchand Raina's mastery at making bombs in an ordnance factory was only getting him a measly salary of rupees ten thousand a month. Not enough to give wings to his son Suresh's cricketing dreams. But, more than two decades after those days of struggle, riding hard work, determination and luck, Raina ended his professional career as an international cricketer recently with plenty of success.

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Out-of-favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is apart from 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped for good.

Raina undergoes knee surgery, out for six weeks

Raina undergoes knee surgery, out for six weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Out of favour India batsman Suresh Raina on Friday underwent knee surgery in Amsterdam which effectively rules him out of the better part of India's domestic season.

'Fabricated stories': Raina breaks silence on hotel room rift

'Fabricated stories': Raina breaks silence on hotel room rift

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Raina revealed said that CSK owner Narayanaswami Srinivasan was wrongly informed about the reason for his exit from the IPL 2020 and he had settled the matter with his boss

Learn yoga from Suresh Raina's cute daughter Gracia

Learn yoga from Suresh Raina's cute daughter Gracia

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The four year old showed off some impressive yoga moves on Thursday.