Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Batsman) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Suresh Raina
12/10/2026
Raina declined to comment on speculation linking him to the vacant Chennai Super Kings batting coach position ahead of IPL 2027. The role became open after Michael Hussey left the franchise. Raina kept his response brief and did not confirm any interest in the post.
23/03/2026
Suresh Raina was inducted into the Chennai Super Kings Hall of Fame, a new tribute launched by the franchise to honour players who made major contributions to its success. He was recognised alongside former Australian opener Matthew Hayden. The induction was announced ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
13/08/2025
Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi after being summoned in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the 1xBet betting platform. Reports said the agency questioned him over allegations related to his role as a celebrity endorser for the app.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Suresh Kumar Raina |
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| Nickname(s) | Sanu, Sonu |
| Handedness | Left-handed batsman |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Hobbies | Travelling, snorkelling, water sports, paragliding |
| Address | Sector 11, Rajnagar, Ghaziabad, C-27, Sector 50, Noida |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Priyanka Chaudhary (m.2015-present) |
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| Marriage Date | 03/04/2015 |
| Children | Gracia Raina |
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Family
| Father | Tirlokchand Raina (Retired army officer) |
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| Mother | Parvesh Raina |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement | On 06/09/2022, he decided to hang up his boots from all formats of the game. | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Deepak Sharma, SP Krishnan | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #3 (India), #3 (IPL) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions, India Blue, Uttar Pradesh | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Pakistan | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull shot | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | At the age of 15, Raina was spotted by Indian selectors when he was playing for Uttar Pradesh under-16s and was drafted to India's under-19 tour of England where he scored 2 half-centuries. | ||||||
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| Footballer | Lionel Messi | ||||
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan | ||||
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| Song | Sukoon Mila from the film Mary Kom | ||||
| Colour | Light Blue | ||||
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| Car | Bentley | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Cars collection | Porsche Boxster, Mini Cooper, Bentley |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raina hails from a Kashmiri Pandit family in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. | |
| 2. He spent much of his childhood in a hostel, away from home. | |
| 3. Raina began his professional cricket career in 1999 at the sports college in Lucknow. | |
| 4. He captained the Under-16 Uttar Pradesh cricket team. | |
| 5. Raina has a collection of 250+ cricket bats, including the first one gifted by his father in 1998. | |
| 6. At the age of 16, he played his first Ranji Trophy game. | |
| 7. On his ODI debut in 2005, Raina got out for a 'Golden Duck' against Sri Lanka. | |
| 8. During a 2013 Tri-Series ODI against West Indies, he had a disagreement with Ravindra Jadeja. | |
| 9. He scored a century on his Test debut. | |
| 10. Raina has never missed a match for 'Chennai Super Kings.' | |
| 11. He lent his voice to the song 'Tu Mili Sab Mila' for the 2015 Bollywood film 'Meeruthiya Gangsters.' | |
| 12. Apart from cricket, Raina can also play the saxophone. | |
| 13. He married his childhood friend Priyanka Chowdhary. | |
| 14. If not a cricketer, he would have pursued a career in basketball. | |
| 15. Ravindra Jadeja and Shikhar Dhawan are close friends in the Indian cricket team. | |
| 16. 'Believe' is tattooed on his right arm. | |
| 17. On 15/08/2020, he joined Mahendra Singh Dhoni in announcing his retirement on Instagram. | |
| 18. Due to his love for food, Raina opened the Raina Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam in June 2023 to showcase Indian flavors. | |
| 19. Played for NY Lions CC in NCL USA season 2024. |
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