Former India and Uttar Pradesh batter Suresh Raina, on Tuesday, announced his retirement from all formats. Notably, the star all-rounder had already retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, shortly after MS Dhoni’s farewell.
Following Raina’s retirement, the cricket fraternity took to social media to extend their good wishes to the former Indian middle-order batter for the next phase of his life.
Young batter Shubman Gill said Raina’s contribution to game is invaluable and wished him good luck.
“Your contribution to the game of cricket is invaluable. Good luck on your second innings @ImRaina bhai,” tweeted Gill.
Your contribution to the game of cricket is invaluable. Good luck on your second innings @ImRaina bhai. 🇮🇳
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) September 6, 2022
India women star Smriti Mandhana took to her Twitter handle and wrote: “Thanks for the memories, @ImRaina bhaiya. No one plays the inside out shot better. It’s been a pleasure to watch you play all those great knocks and set the field on fire.”
Thanks for the memories, @ImRaina bhaiya. No one plays the inside out shot better. It’s been a pleasure to watch you play all those great knocks and set the field on fire. https://t.co/mkEYffUKcN
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) September 6, 2022
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh thanked Raina for his splendid memories and wished him the best for future endeavours.
“Congratulations, buddy @ImRaina, for an accomplished career. Thanks for all the countless memories, your presence on the field was always electrifying. My Best Wishes for your future innings. Keep smiling & enjoy precious moments with family, friends & relatives,” tweeted Harbhajan.
Congratulations buddy @ImRaina for an accomplished career. Thanks for all the countless memories, your presence on the field was always electrifying. My Best Wishes for your future innings. Keep smiling & enjoy precious moments with family, friends & relatives. pic.twitter.com/sQI3THlXzo
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 6, 2022
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav wrote: “You have played a vital role in helping me grow as a person and as a cricketer. Congratulations on a wonderful career, and wishing you nothing but the best. @ImRaina Bhai”
You have played a vital role in helping me grow as a person and as a cricketer.
Congratulations on a wonderful career and wishing you nothing but the best. @ImRaina bhai 🤗️— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) September 6, 2022
Here is how others reacted:
Thank you for all the wonderful memories on and off the field. Wishing you the best for your future endeavours. 🫡
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) September 6, 2022
An all rounder for all seasons! Welcome to the next season of life! #SureshRaina pic.twitter.com/weCsh6ECUz
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 6, 2022
Congratulations on an amazing career bro @ImRaina. Wishing you all the love and success in ur next chapter!! ️🤗 pic.twitter.com/2WaqJHOIG0
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 7, 2022
Many Congratulations bro on a wonderful career @ImRaina pic.twitter.com/TOnczFfjG0
— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) September 7, 2022
Congratulations on your wonderful career Raina. You have been a great ambassador of the game. Best wishes for your new journey. @ImRaina https://t.co/SzeQaCKFEe
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) September 6, 2022
Wish @ImRaina the very best. Got T20 cricket before almost anyone else did. An IPL great but much more than that. Loved his fielding anywhere on the ground. Top player.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 6, 2022
Congratulations on a wonderful cricketing career, @ImRaina https://t.co/VMkFzadSOt pic.twitter.com/2fmXzOWVFN
— Lord’s Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) September 6, 2022
Congratulations on a remarkable career bro @ImRaina U’v come along way since we played u19 together! Wishing you nothing but the best pic.twitter.com/PCuWIHixAi
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 6, 2022
Congratulations on an outstanding career paaji! Tuhadi elegant batting te kamaal di fielding Bohot miss krange. Wish you the best for your second innings ️
— Mandeep Singh (@mandeeps12) September 7, 2022
Congratulations Suresh Raina bhaiya on an amazing journey you made playing for India and CSK.
Best wishes for an exciting future ahead @ImRaina#SureshRaina— Shivvam Sharma (@imshivamsharma9) September 6, 2022
Many congratulations on a very fulfilling career. Wish you the very best for this new phase and God bless you.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 6, 2022
Well done sureshi boy !! U gave it all aao phir legends khaliye
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 6, 2022
You’ve been a champion cricketer @ImRaina Good luck for all your future endeavours #Raina https://t.co/wKjgUBr7Z2
— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) September 6, 2022
