World Cup 2011 final: Suresh Raina breaks down India's chase
4 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2011 final: Suresh Raina breaks down India's chase

The Hindu  

Suresh Raina was born three years after India’s World Cup win at Lord’s in 1983. IN PICTURES: India's 2011 World Cup triumph You were padded up with Dhoni and Yuvraj in the middle. Zaheer Khan talked of too may expectations and too much pressure of winning the World Cup because from the beginning of the tournament it was said that India will win. I think that made us believe that we are a good bowling lineup and we have a gun batting lineup to just go out there and win a World Cup.

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World Cup nostalgia: MS Dhoni’s India bring the mighty Australia down to their knees
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: MS Dhoni’s India bring the mighty Australia down to their knees

Hindustan Times  

The last time Australia had not reached the semifinal of the World Cup was, ironically, in their own backyard in 1992. Yuvraj, the Player of the Match, fittingly finished the chase off in style, backing away and thrashing Lee through the covers with 14 deliveries to spare India’s campaign had gathered momentum after an iffy start, but they had their …

Watch: Mai Shahid Afridi nahi hoon - Suresh Raina's hilarious response to comeback question
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Mai Shahid Afridi nahi hoon - Suresh Raina's hilarious response to comeback question

India TV News  

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is currently busy playing in the ongoing edition of Legends League Cricket for India Maharajas. However, more than his knock, Raina hogged the limelight for his hilarious press conference where he was asked about making a comeback to IPL. Coming back to his press conference, Suresh Raina was asked about making a comeback to the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Raina surprised with Australia’s decision not to play warm-up games
1 year, 11 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Raina surprised with Australia’s decision not to play warm-up games

The Hindu  

Former India batter Suresh Raina is baffled by the Australian team’s decision to opt for simulation training rather than play warm-up games ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting from 9th February in Nagpur. The Australian team is currently training in Bengaluru and is practising on rank turners, having summoned little-known Baroda spinner Mahesh Pithiya, whose bowling action resembles Ravichandran …

Suresh Raina wants Team India to get a 'well deserved break or vacation and time with family'
2 years, 1 month ago

Suresh Raina wants Team India to get a 'well deserved break or vacation and time with family'

India Today  

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina shielded the Rohit Sharma-led side after its exit from the T20 World Cup semi-finals and also suggested that the team deserves a break and family time following the heart-breaking loss. I’m positive we’ll bounce back soon, but first, a well deserved break or vacation and time with the family," Raina tweeted. I’m positive we’ll bounce …

Suresh Raina, one of India’s feistiest entertainers
2 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina, one of India’s feistiest entertainers

The Hindu  

“Cricket is a pursuit where the lessons of life are learnt. From golden duck to maiden Test Ton Raina’s India journey had an inauspicious start on July 30, 2005: he was dismissed for a golden duck against Sri Lanka. Considered a modern-day great in limited-overs cricket, Raina represented India in 226 ODIs, amassing 5,615 runs with five centuries and 36 …

Suresh Raina retires: A tribute to the cricketer who believed
2 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina retires: A tribute to the cricketer who believed

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 2014 England tour, Suresh Raina sought guidance from Sachin Tendulkar to finetune his technique. The Master Blaster told a young Raina to “Believe in yourself, you can do it.” Raina went on to win the ‘Man of the Series’ award that English summer, scoring 160 runs and scalping four wickets in five ODIs. Then seven years later, …

‘This is why we won 2007, 2011 World Cup’: Raina compares his era with current batch, underlines area of focus for India
2 years, 10 months ago

‘This is why we won 2007, 2011 World Cup’: Raina compares his era with current batch, underlines area of focus for India

Hindustan Times  

Suresh Raina may have gone unsold in the Indian Premier League mega audition but his legacy as one of India's finest middle-order batter remains solid. Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina In a recent interaction with The Indian Express at Idea Exchange, the veteran cricketer made interesting observations about the current setup and also pointed out …

Suresh Raina in a 'Letter of Proposal' to J&K DGP offers to promote cricket among underprivileged kids in UT
4 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina in a 'Letter of Proposal' to J&K DGP offers to promote cricket among underprivileged kids in UT

India Today  

Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 and ended his journey in the Indian colours at the age of 33. Suresh Raina in his 'Letter of Proposal' has expressed his desire to share his 15-year experience of playing cricket at the international level to help children in the valley to make a career in cricket. Raina, …

Suresh Raina, a behemoth in limited-overs cricket
4 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina, a behemoth in limited-overs cricket

The Hindu  

Suresh Raina would remain an enigma in Indian cricket. Frazer said, “Suresh Raina was more naturally talented at the same age than Michael Clarke.” The Aussie had made quite a reputation in international cricket by then and this was a big statement by Frazer, supported by Chappell, to make. Chappell would say, “You have a guy like Raina in the …

Suresh Raina pens heartfelt letter post retirement, thanks Dhoni - cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina pens heartfelt letter post retirement, thanks Dhoni - cricket news

The Hindu  

India's 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina announced his international retirement. The left-hander had confirmed on Saturday through social media, which came minutes after his India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement. Raina also thanked his former captains including Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar and Dhoni under whom he won the 2011 ODI World …

Utilitarian and underrated: Suresh Raina goes the way he stayed – in the shadows, with a smile
4 years, 4 months ago

Utilitarian and underrated: Suresh Raina goes the way he stayed – in the shadows, with a smile

Firstpost  

And we must cherish Suresh Raina, the team-man, the doting disciple who didn’t once linger too long seeking the limelight and sailed instead in the shadows. That’s not to imply that Raina was a better ODI cricketer than the Australian – just an indicator towards the brackets that he was in or around after a decade-and-a-half in the game. It …

Suresh Raina Retires: A look back at his international career
4 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina Retires: A look back at his international career

The Hindu  

Vibrant, electric and match-winning he was on his day. Now, the mercurial Suresh Raina has decided to bid adieu to international cricket along with his friend and mentor, M. S. Dhoni. Jai Hind!.” READ | The 33-year-old dasher from the dusty lanes of Ghaziabad was among India’s finest in the shorter versions of the game with his dare, flair and …

Suresh Raina follows MS Dhoni, announces retirement
4 years, 4 months ago

Suresh Raina follows MS Dhoni, announces retirement

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Saturday took to social media and informed about his decision to retire from international cricket. India's Suresh Raina waves his bat as his captain MS Dhoni watches after scoring a century while batting against Zimbabwe during their Cricket World Cup Pool B match. One of India’s trusted men on the field, the left-hander scored 5,615 …

After Dhoni, Suresh Raina too bids adieu to international cricket
4 years, 4 months ago

After Dhoni, Suresh Raina too bids adieu to international cricket

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Taking a cue from his teammate M.S. Dhoni, Suresh Raina on Saturday announced retirement from international cricket. Raina's post comes minutes after Dhoni announced over Instagram that he's calling it quits from international cricket. Both Dhoni and his Chennai Super Kings teammate Raina arrived in Chennai on Friday for a short training camp ahead of the IPL in …

WC 2011 final: Young Kohli, rockstar Yuvraj and superstitions
4 years, 9 months ago

WC 2011 final: Young Kohli, rockstar Yuvraj and superstitions

The Hindu  

“After Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag got out while chasing 275, we had lost hope. We thought okay, thank you but Gauti bailed us out.” Ramji Srinivasan remembers every detail of the historic World Cup final where India beat Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to clinch the title after 28 years. “The skipper said let’s enjoy the …

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings’ video of Suresh Raina hugging MS Dhoni will transport fans back in time - WATCH
4 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings’ video of Suresh Raina hugging MS Dhoni will transport fans back in time - WATCH

Hindustan Times  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his trusted lieutenant Suresh Raina have been at the heart of Chennai Super Kings’ glorious journey in the Indian Premier League over the years. Screengrab of video posted by CSK where Suresh Raina is hugging MS Dhoni. Raina was part of the Indian team led by Dhoni, which won the ICC World Cup in 2011 and …

Dhoni an asset in T20 World Cup, says CSK's Suresh Raina
5 years, 3 months ago

Dhoni an asset in T20 World Cup, says CSK's Suresh Raina

The Hindu  

Belief is everything for Suresh Raina. I expect to be back playing in November.” The strokeful southpaw, a game-changer, has not given up on his India dreams, with two T20 World Cups in successive years, 2020 and 2021. I am looking forward to an opportunity with two T20 World Cups coming up.” READ| Shastri: Team management will back Pant to …

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