News for 'Suresh Raina of India'

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Who has scored the most runs in Asia Cup? Who has taken the most wickets?

Why practice, then back out?: Afridi rips into Indian players

Why practice, then back out?: Afridi rips into Indian players

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Afridi's remarks came as organisers confirmed the Indian pullout followed public backlash after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22- an episode that has now cast a shadow over the tournament.

PIX: Kohli and Raina are entertainers off the field too!

PIX: Kohli and Raina are entertainers off the field too!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

India's flamboyant batsman Virat Kohli after steering India to an emphatic win over Pakistan during the Asia Cup, took charge of the microphone and started humming some songs.

Virat Kohli's Diving Catch Creates History Against Pakistan

Virat Kohli's Diving Catch Creates History Against Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Raina, Dhoni power India to 374

Raina, Dhoni power India to 374

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Suresh Raina notched his maiden one-day century and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni his fourth as India sent minnows Hong Kong on a leather hunt, scoring a massive 374 for four in their Group B match of the Asia Cup in Karachi on Wednesday. Raina spearheaded the batting blitz with a scintillating 109-run knock and teamed with Dhoni (unbeaten 109) to put on 166 from 123 balls, which saw India set the highest total in Asia Cup history.

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.

Raina stars in India Blue's victory

Raina stars in India Blue's victory

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

He made a composed 92 runs to help India Blue win by 12 runs against India Red in the first match of the one-day N K P Salve Challenger Trophy.

Buzz: Raina signs MoU to start academy

Buzz: Raina signs MoU to start academy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

New Zealand's highest Test and one-day runs scorer, Taylor should achieve another milestone this season by becoming the most country's most capped player.

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Clearly furious, Pant turned and stormed back to the pavilion. The frustration was unmistakable-his face said it all.

Cricket fraternity joins nation in mourning

Cricket fraternity joins nation in mourning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Gambhir, Raina star in India's five-wicket win

Gambhir, Raina star in India's five-wicket win

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

A well compiled century from opener Gautam Gambhir and big-hitting of Suresh Raina helped India pull a thrilling five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third One-day International in Colombo.

Raina credits Shastri for India's turnaround

Raina credits Shastri for India's turnaround

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Having scored a match-winning 75-ball-100 against England in the second One-Day International on Wednesday, Suresh Raina attributed his success to Team Director Ravi Shastri's pre-match pep talk.

SEE: My heart goes out to you: Watson on Raina's exit

SEE: My heart goes out to you: Watson on Raina's exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Referring to Suresh Raina as a 'star' and the 'heartbeat' of CSK, Shane Watson hoped for his well-being.

5 years later, life comes full circle for Raina

5 years later, life comes full circle for Raina

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Having made a forgettable ODI debut against Sri Lanka in July 2005, Raina makes history on his Test debut against the same opponents five years on.

India's handy man Raina values his wicket now more than ever

India's handy man Raina values his wicket now more than ever

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

'I've played a lot of matches up and down the order so I think I've become a more mature player after 2011' 'I know that if I play till the 50th over, the team can get 20-25 runs extra'

Cardiff ODI: Raina ton helps India trounce England by 133 runs

Cardiff ODI: Raina ton helps India trounce England by 133 runs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Suresh Raina helped India claim first blood in the one-day international series against England, hitting an impressive century in the tourists' rain-affected 133-run victory in Cardiff.

Raina to miss first ODI vs NZ due to viral fever

Raina to miss first ODI vs NZ due to viral fever

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's middle order batsman Suresh Raina has been ruled out of the first ODI against New Zealand to be played in Dharamsala on Sunday because of viral fever.

Raina ruled out as India retain squad for last 2 ODIs vs NZ

Raina ruled out as India retain squad for last 2 ODIs vs NZ

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Suresh Raina was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after failing to recover from viral fever as India decided not to make any change to the squad that has taken a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-ODI series.

Raina's fifty gives India easy win

Raina's fifty gives India easy win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Captain Suresh Raina led from the front with the bat with a quick half-century to help India crush Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second and final Twenty20 international at in Harare, on Sunday. Raina finished unbeaten on a quickfire 72 from 44 balls, inclusive of six boundaries and two sixes, as India cruised to 144 for three in 18 overs in reply to Zimbabwe's 140 for five.

Raina may be preferred over Yuvraj for Lord's Test

Raina may be preferred over Yuvraj for Lord's Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

More experienced he might be, but Yuvraj Singh could still be forced to make way for an in-form Suresh Raina when India decide their playing XI for the opening cricket Test against England starting July 21 at the Lord's.

Raina's century sets up India's victory

Raina's century sets up India's victory

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Suresh Raina hit his maiden century in Twenty20 Internationals to guide India to a comfortable 14-run victory over South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 in St Lucia, on Sunday. Raina played a splendid innings of 101 from 60 balls to guide India to a mammoth 186 for five in their 20 overs. In reply, South Africa struggled against the Indian spinners to finish with 172 for five.

Focus on Raina as strong Bangladesh challenge awaits India 'A'

Focus on Raina as strong Bangladesh challenge awaits India 'A'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Star batsman Suresh Raina will look to get some batting practice ahead of the upcoming South Africa series along with some of the other fringe players as India 'A' take on Bangladesh 'A' in a three-match One-Day series, starting in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Raina slogging it out in Amsterdam to regain form

Raina slogging it out in Amsterdam to regain form

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Determined to make a strong start in the next domestic season, India batsman Suresh Raina is presently undergoing a month-long high intensity training at the synthetic pitches of Amsterdam Cricket Club (ACC) in the Dutch capital.

Dhoni heaps praises on Raina

Dhoni heaps praises on Raina

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped praises on Suresh Raina for his match-winning hundred in the second One-dayer against England here today that helped the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Is Raina's innings at CSK over?

Is Raina's innings at CSK over?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

His exit from the IPL attributed to personal reasons this season, all-rounder Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems in jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways with him before the 2021 edition.

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Senior cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina will lead India Red, India Blue and India Green teams respectively in the Duleep Trophy to be played at Greater Noida International Cricket Stadium from August 23 to September 14. The four-day tournament will be played for the first time with pink ball and under lights.

Duleep Trophy: Raina, Parthiv eye comeback to Team India

Duleep Trophy: Raina, Parthiv eye comeback to Team India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Suresh Raina has been named captain of the India Blue team for the Duleep Trophy, which will be held in Kanpur and Lucknow from September 7 to 29, providing him a platform to make a return to the Indian team.

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.

Raina, Rao to make India debut

Raina, Rao to make India debut

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

India captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening game of the IndianOil Cup tri-series tournament

You are way too young and energetic to retire: PM Modi to Raina

You are way too young and energetic to retire: PM Modi to Raina

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distinctly remembers Suresh Raina's elegant cover drives during the epic 2011 World Cup quarter-final against Australia in Ahmedabad, something that, he feels, the all-rounder's fans will miss after he followed Mahendra Singh Dhoni into international retirement.

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian batsman Suresh Raina was rendered a doubtful starter for the must-win third One-dayer against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after injuring his elbow during a practice session.

Vijay, Raina centuries lift Rest of India to huge score

Vijay, Raina centuries lift Rest of India to huge score

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina hit fluent centuries to help Rest of India post a huge first innings total against Mumbai on day two of the Irani Trophy match in Mumbai, on Thursday.

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.

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.

Raina's century helps India extend unbeaten World Cup record

Raina's century helps India extend unbeaten World Cup record

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Suresh Raina (110) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (85) combined in an unbeaten fifth wicket partnership of 196 at Eden Park to give their team a sixth successive victory in the tournament.

Rohit, Raina ton put India in commanding position

Rohit, Raina ton put India in commanding position

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina joined the run feast with superb centuries as India A posted a mammoth 582 for nine against South Africa A to take command of the first unofficial Test in Rustenburg on Sunday.

Rohit, Raina ton put India in commanding position

Rohit, Raina ton put India in commanding position

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina joined the run feast with superb centuries as India A posted a mammoth 582 for nine against South Africa A to take command of the first unofficial Test in Rustenburg on Sunday.

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Sachin Tendulkar posted his 48th Test hundred and Suresh Raina was unbeaten on 66, as India ended Day 3 on 382 for four, in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Raina to lead Team India in Zimbabwe

Raina to lead Team India in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Senior players were rested as India on Sunday named a second-string squad with Suresh Raina as the captain and Virat Kohli his deputy for the low-profile Zimbabwe tour starting later this month.

Filled with gratitude says wife as Raina retires

Filled with gratitude says wife as Raina retires

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

On Saturday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, announced his retirement from international cricket and minutes, Raina also announced that he is retiring