Suresh Raina Announces Retirement From International Cricket with M.S. Dhoni

Suresh Raina posted a picture with his CSK teammates and announced retirement from international cricket.

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New Delhi : Left-handed batsmen Suresh Raina, one of India's prolific white-ball players in the last decade-and-a-half, announced his retirement from international cricket, following in the footsteps of his favourite captain and mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Raina's message came minutes after Dhoni told his millions of fans "consider me retired" on his Instagram page. "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind," Raina posted on his Instagram page.

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It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:36am PDT

The 33-year-old is among the few who scored centuries across formats having played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals with nearly 8000 international runs.

Virat Kohli, India captain, took to Twitter to congratulate Raina on a wonderful career.

Congratulations on a top career Bhavesh. Goodluck with everything ahead 😊👍 @ImRaina

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020

Congratulations, Suresh on a wonderful career playing 🏏 for India.

Still remember our partnership & on-field conversations during your debut Test!

Wish you all the very best for your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/kyhczi2juE

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020

And today marks the completion of '73' years of Indian Independence. #DhoniRetires 💔 #RainaRetires 💔 #WhistlePodu 🦁🦁

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2020

Truly bolts from the blue! Nandri very much #Thala and #ChinnaThala! #WhistlePodu 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/BbZk9veWlh

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2020

Thankyou for your unconditional support love and guidance Raina Bhaiya 👬 Masti, mazaak aur tafri zaari rahegi 🤓 Your service to the country will be remembered forever 🇮🇳 Upwards and Onwards 🙌🏻 @ImRaina pic.twitter.com/chgAbmI2Ja

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2020

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