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  • ‘I Have 2011 ODI World Cup At Home:’ Suresh Raina Hits Back At Pakistani Journalist Who Mocked Him Using Shahid Afridi’s Name | Cricket News

    Suresh Raina did not hold back after a Pakistan journalist mocked him with a post saying that Shahid Afridi is an ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2024 and the former India cricketer is not. Raina straight away replied with a reminder of the 2011 ODI World Cup match which had India and Pakistan locking horns at Mohali. All of the fuss about this banter/battle of words is coming after Raina took Afridi’s name on air when asked about coming out of retirement.

    The ever-witty Raina replied: “Suresh Raina hu, Shahid Afridi nahi” (I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi),” referencing former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s multiple retirements. This left the commentary box in splits. (Virat Kohli to announce retirement soon? Michael Vaughan makes bold prediction)

    In a similar vein, Imran Siddique, a journalist from Pakistan’s Dawn News, tried to take a dig at Raina by pointing out that Afridi is an ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

    He posted: “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as an ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina?” (USA defeat Bangladesh in historic T20I series victory ahead of T20 World Cup 2024)

    Suresh raina pic.twitter.com/Tzdj2N0IqV vipin-alt (@VipinAlt) May 23, 2024

    I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you. https://t.co/5H3zIGmS33 Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 24, 2024

    Suresh Raina went into full savage mode, reopening old wounds for Pakistani fans. He reminded the journalist of the 2011 World Cup semi-final in Mohali, where India triumphed over Pakistan. He added that even though he might not be an ambassador for the T20 World Cup, he still has the 2011 World Cup at home.

    “I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you,” Raina quoted the Pak journalist’s post.

  • ‘Definitely…’: Has MS Dhoni Played His Last IPL Game? Suresh Raina Replies After CSK Knocked Out Of IPL 2024 By RCB | cricket news

    An image of crestfallen MS Dhoni went viral online as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went closer and closer to defeat and early exit from IPL 2024. He was sitting in the dugout with no expression on his face yet it said many things. Dhoni has not said it yet but this is believed to be his last time in a yellow jersey. When CSK played their last match at Chepauk, the fans were asked to stay back and they did as Dhoni did a walk of honor and thanked them for their backing and support. The actions have said that this was Dhoni’s last IPL but the man himself has not said that himself. With CSK getting knocked out, is he going to return one more time?

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    Dhoni’s best friend and former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina believes so. Speaking to the commentators after CSK were knocked out by RCB, Raina was asked if we have seen Dhoni for the last time in IPL, the former player said, “Definitely not”.

    It will be interesting to see what decision Dhoni makes now that his IPL 2024 has come to an end. He was looking to win CSK their sixth IPL trophy to make them the most successful IPL franchise of all time. But that cannot happen now until 2025.

    Coming to the match, CSK were not helped by the fact that their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got out for a golden duck. Rachin Ravindra did hit 61 off 37 balls but others really gave up their guns.. It was a chase of 218 and even if CSK had to lose the match, they had to lose by 18 runs or less to ensure they were going to the playoffs. .

    Ravindra Jadeja hit an unbeaten 42 off 22 balls and Dhoni smashed 13-ball 25 but in the end, it was not enough. RCB, on the back of this impressive win, go into playoffs and will play the Eliminator on May 22. They must win three games on the trot to win the title. Two weeks ago, they were on the cusp going out. But they have played really well to come out of the slumber and reach the top four.

  • Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar: Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina Lead Heartfelt Wishes for India’s Greatest-Ever Batter. cricket news

    India’s greatest-ever batsman Sachin Tendulkar turned 51 years old today. The legendary batsman will be celebrating his birthday with his family members. Sachin likes to keep his family close on his special day. With a total of 33,727 runs in his international career, Sachin retired from cricket in 2013. When that happened, many eyes were moist. Sachin served Indian cricket for over two decades and continue to inspire millions till date, not just those in cricket but also in other walks of life. Sachin is the reason why many modern greats took up cricket as they all wanted to become like him. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma included. He remains one of the biggest figures in Indian cricket.

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    As Sachin turned 51, wishes poured in on social media for the great man. Yuvraj Singh, his former India teammate, was among the first ones to post his birthday wishes for Tendulkar. Yuvraj wrote: “Happy birthday paaji! _ From smashing bowlers on the field to smashing life goals, you’re the reason I learned to aim higher in life (and sometimes on the field too) Here’s wishing you loads of love, good health and happiness always.” Suresh Raina also sent good wishes to Tendulkar on his birthday, saying, “Happy Birthday Paji, @sachin_rt! Your legendary career has inspired millions and your grace both on and off the field continues to set the bar. Wishing you health, happiness, and a year as splendid as your cover drives! #HappyBirthdaySachin.”

    Saina Nehwal, S Badrinath and others also took to social media to wish Tendulkar on his 51st birthday. Check out some of the birthday wishes for great man below.

    Happy Birthday Paji, @sachin_rt ! _ Your legendary career has inspired millions and your grace both on and off the field continues to set the bar. Wishing you health, happiness, and a year as splendid as your cover drives! _ #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PY3uDTtrAR — Suresh Raina__ (@ImRaina) April 24, 2024

    Happy birthday paaji! _ From smashing bowlers on the field to smashing life goals, you’re the reason I learned to aim higher in life (and sometimes on the field too _) Here’s wishing you loads of love, good health and happiness always ___@sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/t6qFKgKJmZ — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2024

    Happy Birthday dearest @sachin_rt paaji! You are the reason why I took up the sport. Thank you for being an inspiration _ Looking forward to some golf course partnerships soon _ #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/k4sHWJRPGa

    — S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) April 24, 2024

    Happy Birthday, @sachin_rt _

    Your journey from the pitch to the hearts of millions is a testament to your grit and dedication. Just like a perfect badminton serve, your passion for the game and beyond has been an ace! #HappyBirthdaySachin #SRT51 pic.twitter.com/21zhTrUkHW — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 24, 2024

    After retiring from the game, Sachin is occupied in expanding his several businesses while also helping Indian cricket grow. He is mentor of five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians and regularly plays in Road Safety World Series, a cricket tournament for veteran cricketers, aimed to spreading road safety awareness among people. Sachin is also the first-ever cricketer to receive the Bharat Ratna award and was a member of the Rajya Sabha as well. Here’s wishing the great man, a wonderful and joyful 51st birthday.

  • IPL 2024: MS Dhoni Smashes Huge Sixes Ahead Of CSK Vs KKR Match With Suresh Raina In Presence – WATCH | cricket news

    Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni hit some long sixes in the nets ahead of his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chepauk Stadium on Monday. Super Kings are positioned number 4 in the points table with two wins and as many losses. They have lost two successive games to Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). On the other hand, the Shreyas Iyer-led team will enter the game with three wins from their three games, sitting at the second place in the table.

    IPL posted a video of MS Dhoni smashing some massive sixes on their official

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    #TATAIPL #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/7CPnrl9Ysa

    IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2024

    “Chennai Sound Just MS Dhoni things #TATAIPL | #CSKvKKR,” tweeted IPL. (IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir’s Bold Statement On MS Dhoni Ahead Of CSK vs KKR Will Leave You Amazed – WATCH)

    Dhoni has batted twice in the IPL. In the match against DC, he played a fiery knock of 37* in 16 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. He destroyed DC pacer Anrich Nortje in the final over, hitting him for 20 runs. In the next match against SRH, Dhoni scored an unbeaten 1*.

    Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Suyash Sharma, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dushmantha Chameera, Srikar Bharat, Nitish Rana, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Sakib Hussain, Allah Ghazanfar

    Chennai Super Kings Squad: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, MS Dhoni(w), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Sameer Rizvi, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish.

  • Major trophy jeetke ek saal aur khelunga: Suresh Raina finds what MS Dhoni advised him of his IPL long run

    With speculations being made on whether or not or now not that is MS Dhoni’s closing Indian Premier League season, his former Chennai Tremendous Kings teammate Suresh Raina has published that the very long time CSK skipper isn’t taking a look at IPL 2023 as his farewell season.

    Talking on JioCinema, Raina published what the 41-year-old stated to him of their contemporary assembly all through the continuing IPL season. “Major trophy jeetke ek saal aur khelunga (After profitable the trophy, I can play another 12 months).”

    Dhoni, who’s led CSK to 4 IPL titles, has skippered the aspect to a 2nd spot with 13 issues after 11 video games this season.

    Previous, forward of the sport in opposition to Lucknow, Danny Morrison had enquired of the Chennai captain, “This glorious swansong excursion, your closing, how are you playing it?” to which Dhoni abruptly answered, “Smartly, you’ve gotten made up our minds it’s my closing.” “You listen that, he’s going to return again once more subsequent 12 months,” Morrison would say on-air gesturing in opposition to the group within the stands on the Ekana World Stadium.

    Dhoni has been that includes only within the IPL after he retired from world cricket again in 2020.

    After one among CSK’s wins at Chepauk this season, the previous India captain had additionally left fanatics guessing with a final dance-hinting quote, “No matter stated and achieved, closing segment of my profession, essential to revel in it.”

  • MS Dhoni can play the IPL subsequent 12 months as neatly: Suresh Raina at the CSK captain

    With the Indian Premier League returning to its outdated tactics of house and away fixtures for each and every of the ten franchises, there were speculations some of the Chennai Tremendous Kings lot. Will it’s the remaining dance for his or her captain from season one, Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

    With Dhoni having stated prior to now that “it is going to be unfair not to play in Chennai and say thanks”, will 2023 mark the remaining IPL day trip for one in all its maximum a hit avid gamers and captains, who bid adieu to world cricket again in 2020?

    Former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina believes another way. The all-rounder who’s recently taking part in for India Maharajas on the Legends League Cricket used to be not too long ago requested if he felt Dhoni may sign up for him within the league comprising of former cricketers come the following season?

    “I want he may, however we’ll have to peer what his commitments are,” Raina stated. “He can play the IPL subsequent 12 months as neatly, you by no means know.”

    He additional spread out, “He’s been batting neatly and having a look are compatible, it is determined by how the efficiency is that this 12 months. It can be a bit difficult since him and (Ambati) Rayudu haven’t performed the match since 365 days. I feel the group is reasonably robust, a large number of younger avid gamers are coming in the course of the ranks. (Ruturaj) Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), (Ben) Stokes, Deepak Chahar…and there are extra younger and dynamic avid gamers in that facet. Let’s see how they play.”

    In got here the ‘does Dhoni select your telephone name’ query. “He alternatives, we keep involved (laughs). Haa…jamke observe kar rahe hai (sure, he’s been training in point of fact onerous), you will have to have observed the movies of him (on CSK social media handles). The way in which he’s taking part in the massive pictures (within the nets). I am hoping he does neatly and makes them win.”

    Raina remaining featured within the IPL throughout the 2021 season, which CSK went directly to win. A fourth trophy for them beneath the captainship of Dhoni.

  • Suresh Raina to play in Legends League Cricket: It’s all the time a excitement to constitute your nation

    Suresh Raina showed his participation within the Legends League Cricket (LLC). The ten-day match is scheduled to start out on March 10 in Doha.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Mar 5, 2023 13:29 IST

    Suresh Raina will play within the Legends League Cricket. (Picture: PTI)

    By way of India As of late Sports activities Table: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina showed his participation within the Legends League Cricket (LLC), which is scheduled to start out on March 10 in Doha.

    Raina, who has scored 1605 runs in 78 T20Is for India, mentioned that it’s “all the time a excitement to constitute your nation”.

    “I’m taking a look ahead to being a part of LLC Masters. The layout is such that we can be representing India once more. It’s all the time a excitement to constitute your nation. We might center of attention on bringing the trophy house this time. I’m actually taking a look ahead to enjoying with all of the legends,” mentioned Raina in a LLC press liberate.

    The Legends League Cricket will consist of 3 groups – India Maharajas, Asia Lions and International Giants – dazzling the group for 10 days on the Asian The city Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The India Maharajas might be led by means of Gautam Gambhir, Shahid Afridi will captain Asia Lions and International Giants might be captained by means of Aaron Finch.

    “Now we have added nearly 20 new senior gamers for this season to the pool of fifty fifty gamers. We welcome Raina and Harbhajan to the Legends League Cricket. We are hoping to peer some fireworks from those greats of the sport for the India Maharajas,” mentioned Raman Raheja, Co-Founder and CEO of the Legends League Cricket, whilst welcoming Raina and Harbhajan Singh.

    India Maharajas will tackle Asia Lions within the curtain-raiser on March 10. The fit might be telecast on Superstar Sports activities Community and can also be are living streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and FanCode. The primary ball might be bowled at 8 PM IST.

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  • Rohit Sharma no longer bowling Axar after his dear over used to be the best level of his captaincy: Madan Lal

    Madan Lal lauded Rohit Sharma’s captaincy right through India’s four-wicket win towards Pakistan within the T20 Global Cup on the Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) on Sunday.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 24, 2022 12:14 IST

    Madan Lal lauds Rohit Sharma for no longer bowling Axar Patel after 21-run over (AP Picture)

    By way of India Lately Internet Table: Former Indian pacer Madan Lal hailed Rohit Sharma’s captaincy right through India’s 4-wicket win over Pakistan, pronouncing that his choice not to give Axar Patel bowling after the 21-run over used to be the best level of his management.

    Within the twelfth over, Iftikhar Ahmed hit 3 sixes off left-arm spinner Axar Patel. As India used 4 pacers, together with Hardik Pandya, to bowl 4 overs and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin contributed 3, Axar used to be no longer introduced again to bowl for the rest of the innings.

    Significantly, Virat Kohli’s heroic knock helped India beat Pakistan through 4 wickets in a heavyweight conflict within the Tremendous-12 degree of the ICC Males’s T20 Global Cup. Kohli slammed 82 runs off 53 balls to steer India to a the most important victory over Pakistan on the Melbourne Cricket Floor.

    “I believe Rohit no longer bowling Axar Patel after his dear over used to be the best level (of his captaincy within the fit). He appeared towards his extra skilled spin bowler in Ashwin. He bowled Ashwin 3 as too many runs have been conceded at that time. I imagine it used to be the best level of his captaincy nowadays,” Madan Lal informed Aaj Tak.

    “I believe he has a large number of appreciate within the crew. The communique he has within the dressing room. He’s a pace-setter outside and inside. I at all times felt he had higher communique and avid gamers appreciate him,” Suresh Raina echoed Madan Lal’s remark on AajTak.

    India captain Rohit Sharma stated that when dropping early wickets, the important thing used to be seeking to keep within the fit for so long as conceivable. With Kohli on the crease, he nonetheless had trust.

    “From the location we have been in, it needs to be one in all India’s very best knocks, no longer simply his very best knock,” he stated.

    His Pakistan counterpart Azam used to be surprised after the loss however paid tribute to Kohli, the person of the fit. Kohli set the pace of his innings completely, batting conservatively early in partnership with Hardik Pandya earlier than stepping up past due as India reeled in Pakistan’s tally of 159-8.

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    Oct 24, 2022

  • Former cricketer Suresh Raina’s uncle’s killer arrested, police were given large luck after come across in Muzaffarnagar

    Muzaffarnagar: Two years in the past in Pathankot, Punjab, 3 folks together with the uncle of former cricketer Suresh Raina have been murdered. The gangsters of Chhaymar gang concerned within the case and considered one of his accomplices have been stuck through the police after an come across that came about past due on Monday evening. Each the miscreants have been injured when the police shot within the leg. The police have admitted each to the district health facility. Unlawful guns have additionally been recovered from the miscreants.

    Raina’s uncle was once murdered 2 years in the past
    At the evening of nineteen August 2020, in Tharyal village of Pathankot district, the Chhaymar gang robbed Suresh Raina’s uncle, Ashok Kumar, in the home of contractor Ashok Kumar. All over this, the miscreants had killed Ashok Kumar. Ashok’s son Kaushal succumbed to his accidents on August 31. Every other one additionally died within the incident. On the identical time, Raina’s aunt and Ashok’s spouse Asha Rani have been critically injured. On this case, the then Punjab Leader Minister had shaped the SIT underneath the management of IGP Border Vary (Amritsar) to analyze the subject. On this case, the SIT had additionally arrested 3 suspects on 15 September 2020.

    Come across with police in Kidwainagar
    Many miscreants have been sought after for years within the homicide of Raina’s uncle. SSP Vineet Jaiswal mentioned that knowledge was once won from the informer that some miscreants are roaming in Kidwainagar space with the aim of wearing out some main felony incident. Advised that on September 19, past due evening, the police and SOG carried out a checking operation on the discussed position. All over this, when the police requested two suspects to forestall at the back of the police publish close to Gayyur’s place of business in Kidwai Nagar, they opened fireplace. After this, the police fired within the rescue and hit the leg. Each the miscreants have been injured. The ones have been taken to the district health facility. Two pistols and 5 reside cartridges, 3 shells and a motorbike have been recovered from their ownership.

    Police gave details about the come across
    SSP Vineet Jaiswal mentioned that each the miscreants had been known as Kaka alias Golu alias Shahjan resident. All over interrogation, Kaka alias Golu alias Shahzaan informed that he was once concerned within the homicide of Raina’s uncle in Pathankot in 2020 and the theft that came about in his space. The miscreant was once at the run since then. With the exception of this, he was once additionally sought after in different instances of theft, dacoity and homicide. The second one miscreant arrested is the associate of Kaka.

  • Watch: Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan thank Indore crowd after rain performs spoilsport in Highway Protection International Collection

    Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan have been a few of the India Legends avid gamers who took a lap across the Holkar Stadium in Indore to recognize the fortify the staff gained all through their third fit within the ongoing Highway Protection International Collection. India Legends’ fit towards New Zealand used to be washed out because of rain after simplest 5.5 overs of play on Monday, September 19.

    On the other hand, fanatics had became up in huge numbers to look at the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and the Pathan brothers in motion within the Highway Protection International Collection 2d version.

    There used to be quite a lot of cheers from the stands when New Zealand Legends received the toss and opted to box. Sachin Tendulkar and Naman Ojha walked out to the sphere amid thunderous reception from fanatics because the well-known “Sachin, Sachin” chants reverberated during the stadium.

    Tendulkar didn’t disappoint because the mythical batter hit 4 obstacles all through his 13-ball 19 no longer out prior to it began pouring in Indore. Tendulkar took fanatics down reminiscence lane through taking part in a near-perfect ‘Dil-scoop’ in Kyle Generators’s over.

    Naman Ojha departed after hitting a six and a pair of obstacles for his 15-ball 18. He used to be brushed aside through New Zealand nice Shane Bond. On the other hand, Tendulkar appeared forged towards a forged New Zealand bowling line-up that incorporated Bond, Generators, Jacob Oram and Hamish Bennett.

    Suresh Raina joined Tendulkar within the center and the previous India all-rounder hit a six for his 7-ball 9 no longer out.

    India have been at 49 for 1 in 5.5 overs when rain performed spoilsport.

    Taking to social media, rapid bowler Vinay Kumar shared a video of the India Legends avid gamers thanking the group after the fit used to be called-off because of rain.

    Irfan Pathan took to Instagram and mentioned: “It’s a pity we couldn’t play in entrance of this glorious crowd. Thanks Indore for the affection.”

    Thanks for the immense love Indore #IndiaLegends #RoadSafetyWorldSeries2022 #Indore %.twitter.com/zSlFn7FVM6

    — Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) September 19, 2022

    Significantly, India Legends were a part of two rain-affected fits at the trot within the Highway Protection International Collection.

    When they defeated South Africa Legends through 61 runs to start their marketing campaign on a profitable observe in Highway Protection International Collection 2022, their 2d fit towards West Indies Legends in Inexperienced Park, Kanpur used to be washed out because of rain on Wednesday, September 14.

    India Legends will subsequent face England Legends on the Rajiv Gandhi Global Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Thursday, September 22.

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