News for 'Suresh Raina'

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.

'This Could Be Virat Kohli's Year'

'This Could Be Virat Kohli's Year'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Suresh Raina has thrown his weight behind RCB, saying this could finally be the season they break their title drought - and that Virat Kohli might lift the trophy after 18 years of waiting.

SEE: Raina visits soldiers in Kashmir

SEE: Raina visits soldiers in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'It was an honour to spend the day with the pride of our nation #IndianArmy... I salute them for their selfless service & the hardships they go through for us. #jaihind.'

What is Raina doing in the Maldives?

What is Raina doing in the Maldives?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

'Birthday morning started with a delicious & healthy breakfast in the most beautiful setting'.

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I think Rohit should play aggressively. You saw how he batted in the ODI World Cup -- he was attacking even in the final. So, I believe his approach will remain the same.'

Rahul goes past Warner, Kohli to top elite IPL club

Rahul goes past Warner, Kohli to top elite IPL club

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

KL Rahul topples David Warner's record, fastest batter to score 5000 IPL runs

'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.

Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the fearless attitude: Raina

Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the fearless attitude: Raina

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the "fearless attitude" on the field, felt former cricketer Suresh Raina, adding that the young player had put in a lot of hard work to reach this level.

Will Raina return to play IPL 2020?

Will Raina return to play IPL 2020?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina is training hard after returning to India.

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.

Raina is missing Dhoni, shares throwback photo

Raina is missing Dhoni, shares throwback photo

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Suresh Raina and Mahendra Singh Dhoni can be seen sharing a gleeful smile while they pose together for a candid shot

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.

'Still get goosebumps...': Yuvi, Raina recall 2011 World Cup glory

'Still get goosebumps...': Yuvi, Raina recall 2011 World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Yuvraj took to his social media handle on 'X', sharing a video featuring some of the best moments of himself and the Indian team in the tournament.

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

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.

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.

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.

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The T20 World Cup will start on June 1 and will be played in venues in the USA and the Caribbean till June 29.

SKY joins India's 8,000-run T20 club

SKY joins India's 8,000-run T20 club

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books, becoming only the fifth Indian batter to surpass 8,000 runs in T20 cricket with a scintillating display in the Indian Premier League.

Jadeja, Only Player In IPL To...

Jadeja, Only Player In IPL To...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Despite being on the losing side, CSK's Ravindra Jadeja achieved a few personal milestones after scoring 25 runs off 19 balls against RCB.

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?

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans skipper Gill is expected to captain India on the Test tour of England following the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant is likely to be his deputy.

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina feels middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav will be sorely missed in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he could have provided the 'X-factor' in Dubai, where Rohit Sharma's side will play all its matches.

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes called Ravindra Jadeja as a 'complete all-round' fielder.

Sachin Tendulkar gears up for cricket return

Sachin Tendulkar gears up for cricket return

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara will captain India and Sri Lanka, respectively, in the inaugural International Masters League.

Jones reckons Raina's absence concern for CSK

Jones reckons Raina's absence concern for CSK

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

"They need some left handers or they could get stuck and particularly, if they are playing to leg-spinners and the ball is going away. So, whether to go with Sam Curran or Jadeja and Bravo or Tahir'

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 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.

Dhoni and Raina, buddies again!

Dhoni and Raina, buddies again!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Raina shared a picture with Dhoni, declaring significantly, 'Not always eye to eye, but always heart to heart!'

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!'

Raina filled with mixed emotions post retirement

Raina filled with mixed emotions post retirement

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Minutes after Dhoni announced his retirement on Instagram on Saturday, Raina posted a message on the same platform, saying "With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey."

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

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.

PHOTOS: Raina weds childhood friend in star-studded ceremony

PHOTOS: Raina weds childhood friend in star-studded ceremony

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

India's star cricketer Suresh Raina tied the nuptial knot with fiancee Priyanka in a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends, at a posh hotel in New Delhi on Friday.

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.

'Unimaginable' not being with CSK, says Raina

'Unimaginable' not being with CSK, says Raina

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina, who unexpectedly pulled out of the IPL after travelling to Dubai with the CSK contingent, extended his best wishes to the team ahead of the tournament opener against Mumbai Indians.

'This boy is hungry': Jaiswal set to dominate Champions Trophy

'This boy is hungry': Jaiswal set to dominate Champions Trophy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Despite lacking ODI experience, Raina believes Jaiswal is 'very hungry for runs' and has 'come prepared' for the challenge.

Raina completes PM Modi's Swacch Bharat Challenge

Raina completes PM Modi's Swacch Bharat Challenge

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The left-hander nominated nine people, including his Uttar Pradesh teammates Praveen Kumar, RP Singh, Piyush Chawla, India hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla, singers Shreya Ghosal and Sonu Nigam to take forward the Challenge and urged them to continue the campaign.

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.'

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.