News for 'Suresh Raina'

IPL: Raina is <i>paisa vasool</i>

IPL: Raina is paisa vasool

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The IPL pricing so far has been extremely irrational, and one expects franchise owners to correct this in subsequent years.

I think the batting department will click: Raina

I think the batting department will click: Raina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

A good performance in the inconsequential fourth and final Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval will be a shot in the arm for the demoralized Indian team ahead of the triangular One-day series to be held next month, said middle-order batsman Suresh Raina on Thursday.

I needed to spend some time in the middle: Raina

I needed to spend some time in the middle: Raina

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

India's stand-in skipper Suresh Raina is so disappointed with his shot-selection in the last two one-dayers against the West Indies that he plans to work hard on his batting in the nets to improve himself before the Tests starting Monday.

Oz ODIs: In Raina's absence Dhoni in dilemma over his batting slot

Oz ODIs: In Raina's absence Dhoni in dilemma over his batting slot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

India's One-Day International captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Tuesday, lamented the absence of a good attacking batsman lower down the order for the forthcoming tour of Australia for a One-day series, starting on January 12.

'Raina has the skill to make big scores in the Test arena'

'Raina has the skill to make big scores in the Test arena'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

If players like Suresh Raina fails in Test cricket due to lack of technique against short pitched deliveries, it would be a big loss for the game, former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said.

Raina ton helps India 'A' clinch three-match series

Raina ton helps India 'A' clinch three-match series

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Senior batsman Suresh Raina hit a strokeful century to help India 'A' outplay Bangladesh 'A' by 75 runs via Duckworth/Lewis method in the third unofficial rain-hit ODI and clinch the series 2-1 in Bengaluru.

'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.

We have gelled well as a team: Raina

We have gelled well as a team: Raina

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Stand-in captain Suresh Raina is happy that the new-look Indian team that got very little time to prepare for the West Indies series have produced results.

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.

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 gets nod ahead of Yuvi in first Test

Raina gets nod ahead of Yuvi in first Test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Light rain and overcast conditions have delayed the start of the first Test between India and England at Lord's. A slight drizzle a couple of hours before the scheduled start of play on Thursday, followed by dark sky caused the delay.

IPL 2024: Another day another feather in Kohli's hat!

IPL 2024: Another day another feather in Kohli's hat!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The cricketer with most catches in T20 cricket is former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard with 362 catches to his name.

Raina powers UP to maiden Mushtaq Ali T20 title

Raina powers UP to maiden Mushtaq Ali T20 title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Uttar Pradesh clinched their maiden Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy with a thumping 38-run win over two-time champions Baroda in the final under flood-lights at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Sachin Paaji is like a god'

'Sachin Paaji is like a god'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Wishes poured in for the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 51 on Wednesday.

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The national selection panel, headed by Sandeep Patil, sent out a strong message by axing the experienced Suresh Raina and Ishant Sharma, with the 50-overs World Cup just a year away.

Ponting's Best IPL XI of 2017: Picks Harbhajan, Raina

Ponting's Best IPL XI of 2017: Picks Harbhajan, Raina

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina, Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh and Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar have got a place in former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting's Best XI of Indian Premier League 2017.

I am looking forward to Test cricket: Raina

I am looking forward to Test cricket: Raina

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

In two games on this tour, the 22-year-old Suresh Raina has wrenched his side of tight situations with authoritative half centuries (61 off 43 balls in the first T20 and 66 from 39 in the first ODI at Napier).

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.

Kohli, Raina, Gambhir walk away with honours at Ceat cricket awards

Kohli, Raina, Gambhir walk away with honours at Ceat cricket awards

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

India's middle order batsmen Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina won the Ceat International Youngster of the Year and T20 Player of the Year awards respectively at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday.

ICC T20 Rankings: Virat 4th; Raina and Yuvraj also in top 10

ICC T20 Rankings: Virat 4th; Raina and Yuvraj also in top 10

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

India's new cricket sensation, Virat Kohli, is No 1 in ICC One-day rankings but the stylist batsman is the highest-placed Indian at No 4 in the ICC T20 international list.

Raina ton puts India A in command

Raina ton puts India A in command

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Captain Suresh Raina slammed a masterful 146 as India A set New Zealand A 355 runs to win the four-day match. The Kiwis were 41 for 1 in 18 overs at the end of the penultimate day of the match.

Raina is first batsman to amass 3,000 runs in IPL

Raina is first batsman to amass 3,000 runs in IPL

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Statistical highlights of IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack.

Raina scores ton as opener as UP pick 3 points

Raina scores ton as opener as UP pick 3 points

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Skipper Suresh Raina finally found some form, scoring up an unbeaten century on the fourth and final day, as Uttar Pradesh collected three points from their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha in Nagpur on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh got the points on the basis of the first-innings lead, while Vidarbha one.

Best fielding side I have been part of: Raina

Best fielding side I have been part of: Raina

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Fielding has never been Indian cricket's strong point but stand-in skipper Suresh Raina says the side competing against the West Indies right now is the best fielding unit he has been part of in the past five years.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

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?

Yuvraj, Raina failed 'Yo-Yo' endurance test at the NCA

Yuvraj, Raina failed 'Yo-Yo' endurance test at the NCA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The Indian team regularly undergoes a series of fitness tests with 'Yo-Yo' endurance test being the most important of them.

Sleepy-head Raina given wake-up call by Dhoni

Sleepy-head Raina given wake-up call by Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Buying an ear-splitting alarm clock might be on top of Suresh Raina's shopping list on Friday after the batsman almost missed his team's charter flight to Dhaka for their opening World Cup match against Bangladesh.

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, Raina guide Chennai to convincing win over Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, Raina guide Chennai to convincing win over Delhi

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Images from Monday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils, in Delhi.

Raina wants to bat up the order with Test berth in sight

Raina wants to bat up the order with Test berth in sight

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

He has relished the role of a finisher in One-dayers but given a chance, Suresh Raina won't mind batting higher up the order.

We are keen to do well in Zimbabwe: Raina

We are keen to do well in Zimbabwe: Raina

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Suresh Raina, the captain of the Indian team for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe, was upbeat about his team's prospects ahead of their departure on Tuesday.

We need to try a lot of players before World Cup: Raina

We need to try a lot of players before World Cup: Raina

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

India's stand-in captain Suresh Raina said the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh will be a good opportunity for trying out new players ahead of next year's 50-over World Cup.

Dhoni out for 10 days, Raina to captain Chennai

Dhoni out for 10 days, Raina to captain Chennai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have to sit out of the IPL for 10 days due to an elbow injury, which he sustained during Tuesday's match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Revealed! What Thala Likes For Breakfast

Revealed! What Thala Likes For Breakfast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'There have even been times when he's stood right in front of the tava and shown us exactly how he wants it.'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).

Zaheer to replace Sreesanth, Raina rested for remainder of series

Zaheer to replace Sreesanth, Raina rested for remainder of series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Pace spearhead Zaheer Khan, who missed the first two matches due to injury, on Thursday, returned to the Indian team for the next three games of the ODI series against New Zealand while the selectors decided to rest batsman Suresh Raina and pacer Sreesanth, ahead of the upcoming South Africa series.

'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

Adelaide T20: Kohli, Raina make it a memorable day for India

Adelaide T20: Kohli, Raina make it a memorable day for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The India cricket team recorded a comprehensive 37-run win over Australia in the first T20 at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, and take a 1-0 lead in the three match T20 series. Here are the statistical highlights of the match...

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'In auction economics, it is very difficult to retain everybody. We were aware of it...we will lose somebody. We will also get somebody in their place. Now, we have to get the best out of what we have.'

Stats: Raina is 13th Indian to complete 4,000 ODI runs

Stats: Raina is 13th Indian to complete 4,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Statistical highlights of the fifth cricket One-Day International between India and England, played in Dharamsala.