DTVHINDISuresh Raina Birthday Special: Cricket records made by Suresh Raina that you should know about
Raina turns 38 Suresh Raina (Image Credit- Twitter X) Happy Birthday Suresh Raina: Former Indian cricketer and Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina, popularly known by nicknames like Chinna Thala, is celebrating his 38th birthday today on 27th November. On this special day of the cricketer, fellow cricketers including the cricket world have been seen giving him many good wishes. Raina, who made his debut in international cricket against Sri Lanka in 2005, had emerged as a trouble-shooter for Team India many times in his cricketing career. The fans had so much confidence in Raina’s batting that they used to say ‘Raina is still there’. Well, through this article we are going to tell you about some special cricketing records made in international cricket including IPL by Suresh Raina, one of the best fielders in India and the world. However, the position Raina achieved in the cricket world was the result of his hard work. It is noteworthy that Raina’s father was a worker in an ordinance factory in Muradnagar. But since childhood, Raina was very passionate about cricket. Raina came from a very poor family, but earned a lot of name and fame through his hard work. Some special cricketing records made by Suresh Raina Suresh Raina is the first Indian player to score a century in the T20 World Cup. Raina is the first Indian player to score a century in all three formats for India. Raina is the highest run-scorer in the powerplay of IPL. Raina is the highest run-scorer in the IPL playoffs. Raina is the highest run scorer in the IPL final. Suresh Raina is the only player to have won Man of the Match (MOTM) in the Eliminator, Qualifier and Final of IPL. A look at Suresh Raina’s cricket career On the other hand, if we tell you about Suresh Raina’s cricket career, he has played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 matches for the Indian team. During this period, the player has scored 768 Test runs at an average of 26.48, 5615 ODI runs at an average of 35.31 and a total of 1604 T20 runs at an average of 29.16. Also, Raina has scored 5528 runs in 205 IPL matches at an average of 35.52.
IPL 2025: Suresh Raina believes, Rishabh Pant can be the most expensive player in the auction
Delhi Capitals has released Rishabh Pant ahead of the upcoming auction. Rishabh Pant (Image Credit- Twitter X) The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction will be held on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Many big players will be under bid in the upcoming auction and one of them is the Indian team’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Let us tell you that Delhi Capitals has released Rishabh Pant before the upcoming auction. His performance so far in this important tournament has been tremendous and many franchises will definitely be eyeing him in the upcoming auction. Recently, former Indian team batsman Suresh Raina has given a big statement regarding Rishabh Pant. According to him, there may be a big bid for Rishabh Pant in the upcoming auction. According to The Times of India, Suresh Raina said, ‘We should see this as an opportunity. If we look at Australian players, they are getting a lot of money and this is not seen with Indian players. He is an excellent captain of Delhi Capitals, a brilliant batsman and a strong wicketkeeper. I feel that there will definitely be a bid of Rs 25 to 30 crores for him. Rishabh Pant is a brand. All franchises will definitely have their eyes on Rishabh Pant: Suresh Raina The former player further said, ‘Rishabh has the ability to win the cup anywhere. He tried in Delhi but nothing happened. Same thing was seen with KL Rahul whereas Shreyas Iyer won the cup for Kolkata but he was not retained by the franchise. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Delhi and Lucknow are the four teams who want to include such an Indian captain in their team. Chennai also has to form a team but they have Rs 55 crore left in their purse. If they spend Rs 25 to 30 crore on one player, they will have to complete the team with at least 18 players. These 8 star players will not play in IPL 2025 Indian players who have scored 50+ scores most times in Australia Batsmen who hit most sixes in T20Is in 2024- IPL 2025: PBKS will target these 5 players with a purse of Rs 110.5 crore How has been Virat Kohli’s performance in BGT, know here- List of batsmen who scored the fastest T20I century for India- IPL 2025: RR can target these players in the mega auction Indian batsmen who got out on duck most number of times in T20Is- IPL 2025: These 8 players will get expensive bids in the mega auction IPL 2025: MI will target these 5 players in the mega auction
LLC 2024: Suresh Raina’s team suffered second consecutive defeat, Gujarat Greats defeated Toyam Hyderabad by 8 wickets
Morne van Wyk played a match-winning innings for Gujarat Greats Toyam Hyderabad vs Gujarat Greats (Image Credit- Twitter Cricket Legends League 2024: The third season of Legends League Cricket is currently underway. Today, on 22 September, the third match of the tournament was played between Toyam Hyderabad and Gujarat Greats at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. Let us tell you that in this match, on the basis of Morne van Wyk’s century, Gujarat Greats defeated Toyam Hyderabad by 8 wickets. This is the second consecutive defeat of Hyderabad led by former Indian player Suresh Raina in the tournament. Toyam Hyderabad vs Gujarat Greats match status If we tell you about the match in detail, Toyam Hyderabad won the toss and decided to bat first and the team scored 172 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Suresh Raina played a captaincy innings for the team and scored 44 runs in 27 balls, while Gurkeerat Singh Mann contributed 26 and Peter Trego contributed 36* runs. Talking about the bowling of Gujarat Greats, Liam Plunkett, Manan Sharma and Seekuge Prasanna took 2-2 wickets each. Apart from this, Shannon Gabriel got 1 wicket. After this, when Gujarat Greats came out to chase the target of 173 runs given by Hyderabad, they easily achieved this target by losing 2 wickets in 19.3 overs. For the team, opener Morne van Wyk played an unbeaten match-winning innings of 115* runs in 69 balls. During his innings, the player hit 8 fours and 9 sixes. Apart from this, captain Shikhar Dhawan scored 21 and Lendl Simmons scored 20 runs, while Yashpal Singh remained unbeaten after scoring 13* runs. Talking about the bowling of Toyam Hyderabad, Isuru Udana and Gurkeerat Singh Mann were able to take only 1-1 wickets. Morne van Wyk’s century innings made the match one-sided.
“Virat Kohli will score a lot of runs against Bangladesh” – Suresh Raina made a big prediction
Virat Kohli will be seen playing in the test series against Bangladesh. Suresh Raina & Virat Kohli (Photo Source: After a nine-month break from Test cricket, Virat Kohli will be seen playing for the first time in the Bangladesh series. Team India has to play 10 Test matches in the coming few months and all these matches are going to be important keeping in mind the World Test Championship. If India has to play the final of this WTC cycle, then Virat’s form in these 10 Test matches is going to be very important for the team. Virat Kohli will rain runs in Bangladesh series- Suresh Raina Before the start of the series, former veteran batsman Suresh Raina has made a big prediction. Raina believes that Virat Kohli’s bat will do well in the upcoming series. Quoted by Times of India, Raina said, “Rohit Sharma is a great captain. He has also proved this. Under his leadership, Team India has won the T20 series. However, everyone’s attention will be on Virat Kohli’s return to Test cricket. Kohli likes Test cricket a lot, he also respects this format.” Raina says that Team India has to play a total of 10 matches before the final match of the World Test Championship. Here Virat Kohli’s bat will work well and he will prove to be decisive for the country. In the upcoming series, the Indian team has to face teams like Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia. Kohli’s performance will improve further against the good bowling attack of the opposition team. Suresh Raina said that Virat Kohli excels under pressure. He will be the center of action during the tournament. The opposition team definitely has a strong fast bowling lineup, but you should remember that Kohli has shown his full potential against bowlers like Haris Rauf. He likes challenges and I am sure he will shine in front of the people in the upcoming series. India will be eyeing another WTC final India currently top the WTC points table with a win percentage of 68.52%. However, they have lost the last two consecutive WTC finals against New Zealand and Australia. India will look to secure their place in the final again by registering series wins in the upcoming series against Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.
VIDEO: “Ssshhh…!” When Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani fans during IND vs PAK match
During the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, Suresh Raina silenced the Pakistani fans in a unique way. Suresh Raina (Photo Source: The rivalry between India and Pakistan is not hidden from anyone. Fans from all over the world are excited to watch the match between the two teams in ICC tournaments. Many such incidents have happened during the India-Pakistan match, which have garnered discussion. One such memorable incident happened during the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, when former Indian player Suresh Raina silenced the Pakistani fans in his unique style. This is how Suresh Raina silenced his fans India and Pakistan were face to face in the Super-8 round of ICC T20 World Cup 2012. The match was played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, Pakistan’s team struggled a lot against the Indian bowling attack. Lakshmipathy Balaji (3 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2 wickets) played brilliantly. Shoaib Malik scored the highest 28 runs for Pakistan. The turning point of the match came when Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez lost his wicket to Virat Kohli after scoring 15 runs. After Hafeez’s wicket, Umar Akmal played a quick innings of 21 runs in 18 balls. When he hit a huge six on the midwicket ball of Irfan Pathan, Pakistani fans started chanting Pakistan Pakistan. However, Pakistan fans could not celebrate for long. Ashwin came to bowl and captain MS Dhoni deployed Suresh Raina at midwicket. Umar Akmal tried to hit another big shot on Ashwin’s ball, but Raina took a brilliant catch. After taking the catch, Suresh Raina put his ear towards the fans, which meant that he was no longer able to hear their voice. Raina then looked at the fans and signaled them to keep quiet. Watch the video here- The way Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani crowd 🔥🔥#sureshraina pic.twitter.com/3QGOhsAAQK — Virral (@viral_alt) September 16, 2024 Indian veteran player Suresh Raina made his international debut for India against Sri Lanka in 2005. He announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on 15 August 2020. At the same time, he retired from IPL and domestic cricket in September 2022. Suresh Raina has won big matches for Team India with his brilliant game. Let us tell you, Raina became the first batsman to score a century for India in all three formats.
12 accused of the gang that killed Suresh Raina’s uncle got life imprisonment
On the night of August 19, 2020, some assailants attacked the house of contractor Ashok Kumar in village Thariyal in Pathankot district. Suresh Raina (Source X) Suresh Raina Uncle Murder Case: The 12 people accused of murdering Suresh Raina’s uncle Ashok Kumar have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the District Sessions Court. Along with the sentence, a fine of Rs 2 lakh has also been imposed on each of the accused. District Sessions Judge Jitendra Pal Singh Khurmi gave this decision after examining all the evidence. Among the 12 people involved in this murder, there were three women as well. Suresh Raina left IPL as soon as he heard the news On the night of 19 August 2020, some assailants attacked the house of contractor Ashok Kumar in village Thariyal in Pathankot district. The incident involved members of the Bawaria gang who used sharp-edged weapons. Several members of the family were seriously injured during the attack. Ashok Kumar (58) died on the spot, while his wife Asha Devi (55), son Kaushal Kumar (32), Apin Kumar (24), and mother-in-law Satya Devi (80) were seriously injured. Kaushal Kumar also died in the hospital during treatment. Suresh Raina left the IPL and returned home on hearing the news. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to solve the case After this incident, the then Chief Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh immediately formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT). This team included IGP of Amritsar Border Range, SSP of Pathankot, SP etc. SIT collected evidence during the investigation and found a total of 100 people suspicious. Given the gravity of the case, the SIT acted swiftly and played a key role in solving the case. This punishment not only provides justice to the victim’s family but also sends a strong message to other criminals that such crimes will not be tolerated. This is a positive step towards justice and shows the importance of safety and law and order in society.
Will Dhoni play IPL 2025? Know what Thala’s best friend Suresh Raina said
Dhoni played as a player in IPL 2024 MS dhoni and suresh raina (Image Credit- Twitter Former Indian cricketer and Mr. IPL fame Suresh Raina has recently made a big statement about MS Dhoni playing in IPL 2025. It is worth noting that after retiring from cricket in the year 2020, Dhoni is now seen playing only in IPL. However, Dhoni, who made Chennai Super Kings the IPL champion five times under his captaincy, handed over the command of the team to young Indian batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad last season. But even during this time, Dhoni’s influence was worth seeing on the field. But now Raina, who is called Dhoni’s best friend, has made a big statement about Thala playing in the upcoming season. Suresh Raina gave a big statement about MS Dhoni Let us tell you that recently Raina has been made the brand ambassador for the second season of the UP T20 League. So when he went to give an interview in a podcast of this league, the presenter asked Raina- I will talk to you a little about IPL, whether Sir Dhoni is playing next year or not. So while answering this question of the presenter, Raina said- Sir, how do I know. So the presenter said- Sir you know, if there are three numbers on his speed dial, then one number will definitely be yours, if he uses the phone. After this Raina said- Right now he is traveling, and he should play, that is his team. He should play IPL 2025. From this statement given by Raina regarding MS Dhoni, you can guess that Dhoni will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL season.
Suresh Raina wants to see this close friend of his playing in IPL 2025
MS Dhoni played as a wicketkeeper batsman in IPL 2024. Suresh Raina $25 million (2.05 billion INR) Former Team India cricketer Suresh Raina believes that MS Dhoni should also play in IPL 2025, this will benefit his team a lot. Raina said that the presence of MS Dhoni gives a lot of support to the players on the field. At the same time, Chennai Super Kings captain Rituraj Gaikwad also gets help from Dhoni on the field. Right now he will need Dhoni’s guidance for one more year. There are also many reports about MS Dhoni’s retirement after IPL 2024, but no official announcement has been made. Dhoni himself has indicated that his playing future in the league depends on the upcoming IPL rules and regulations, especially the rule related to retained players. Suresh Raina’s statement on MS Dhoni While talking to Sports Tak, Suresh Raina said, I want MS Dhoni to play in IPL 2025. I am saying this keeping in mind his batting in the last season. I think Ruturaj Gaikwad needs another year to learn captaincy, the way he captained and a lot of things were said after the defeat to RCB. However, Ruturaj has performed brilliantly. Earlier this month, at an event in Hyderabad, Dhoni had said that he would take a decision on his IPL career after the announcement of the new rules. Fans also want Dhoni to participate in the IPL this time too. On the other hand, if we talk about Suresh Raina, he will be seen playing in the Legends League Cricket 2024, in which he will lead the Urbanrisers Hyderabad. The tournament is starting from September 20. The event will see a title battle between six teams. In the last IPL season, Dhoni played a vital role as a finisher, scoring 161 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 220.55. Despite CSK finishing fifth, his performance is a testament to his skill and leadership.
UP T20 League 2024: Suresh Raina appointed as brand ambassador for the second season, know when will the tournament start?
The second season of the tournament starts on August 25 Suresh Raina (Photo Source: Twitter) UP T20 League 2024: Former Indian cricketer and Mr. IPL fame Suresh Raina has been made the brand ambassador for the second season of UP T20 League. Let us tell you that the upcoming season of the tournament will start from 25 August, while the final match of the tournament will be played on 14 September. All the matches of the tournament will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Also, all the 6 teams have started their preparations for the upcoming season of the tournament. Welcome @ImRaina! The throne awaits you. The brand ambassador of UPT20Season2: #CricketKaMahaSangram,@UPCACricket #SureshRaina #UPT20League #cricket #UPCA pic.twitter.com/2mbvt525Xr — UP T20 League (@t20uttarpradesh) August 11, 2024 Full squads of all teams for the upcoming season of the tournament: Noida Super Kings, Gorakhpur Lions, Kanpur Superstars, Kashi Rudra, Lucknow Falcons, Meerut Mavericks
Suresh Raina selected the top 3 batsmen in the world, two Indians are included in the list
They haven’t selected any Australian player Suresh Raina (Photo Source: Twitter) Suresh Raina was recently seen playing in the first season of the World Championship of Legends. Meanwhile, former Indian player Suresh Raina has selected the top three batsmen of the present time, in which two players are from India. The former Indian cricketer has selected Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Joe Root as the top three batsmen in the world at the moment. Let us tell you that in a video posted by Shefali, Suresh Raina was asked to answer his favorite top three batsmen in the world. In response to this, Raina first named Virat Kohli and then thought a bit before choosing Joe Root and Rohit Sharma. He has not chosen Pakistan’s Babar Azam in the top three. Apart from this, there is no Australian player in it. India Champions won the title of WCL 2024 Let us tell you that recently India Champions led by Yuvraj Singh won the title of World Championship of Legends 2024. They won the trophy by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the final on Saturday. However, Suresh Raina could not do anything special with the bat and became the victim of Aamer Yamin. He scored only 4 runs in 2 balls. In the match, Pakistan batted first and scored 156 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Shoaib Malik scored the highest 41 runs. Anureet Singh took three wickets for India. In response, India Champions achieved the target by losing 5 wickets. Ambati Rayudu scored a half-century. Gurkeerat Singh contributed 34 runs, while Yusuf Pathan scored 30 runs in 16 balls. He batted very well throughout the tournament, for which he was selected as the Player of the Tournament.
