Suresh Raina follows Dhoni into retirement

India international Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from international cricket. He announced his decision soon after MS Dhoni called it quits.

Published : Aug 15, 2020 20:36 IST

File picture of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina.

Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from international cricket. On Saturday, a few minutes after his team-mate MS Dhoni decided to hang up his boots, Raina took to Instagram, saying: “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in your journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind.”

Chennai Super Kings, the club Suresh Raina plays for in the Indian Premier League, confirmed the news.

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A member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad, Raina featured in 18 Tests and 226 ODIs, apart from playing in 78 T20IS.