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Suresh Raina on RCB, PBKS, DC not winning IPL: ‘They must have partied hard’

[ad_1] Taking a sly dig on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals (DC), former India cricketer Suresh Raina said these teams never won the IPL because they used to party a lot in the formative years of the tournament. “Chennai never partied. That’s why they have been the most successful,” Raina said on Lallantop. “Two-three teams who partied have not won the IPL yet,” he said. The host asked: “Do you mean RCB?” Raina replied: “No, there are a few teams who haven’t won, they must have partied hard.” “We (CSK) didn’t do it. That’s why we have 5 IPL trophies and 2 Champions League trophies. MI also have won 5 trophies,” he added. Raina also revealed why CSK never used to party. “If you party late into the night, how will you play in the morning? In May-June’s hea...
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‘Bahut hi gajabe commentary kar rahe Bhojpuriya me’: Suresh Raina shares candid chat with MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The camaraderie between MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina is well-known in the cricketing world. They share a bond that goes beyond the pitch, often seen in their off-field friendship.During a heartfelt discussion, Raina shared that Dhoni had expressed his enjoyment of the Bhojpuri commentary in the current IPL 2024 season. This conversation took place while Raina was assisting the former CSK captain at the Wankhede Stadium.On Sunday, Raina proved to be a true friend to Dhoni, as he helped his former captain, who was not feeling well, make his way through the Wankhede Stadium after the IPL 2024 El Clasico match between CSK and Mumbai Indians.Dhoni has been grappling with a persistent knee issue. During the intense encounter against their fierce competitors, MI, his left leg was...
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IPL 2024: MS Dhoni needs only four runs to achieve an elusive record | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain MS Dhoni will have an opportunity to etch his name in the record books by becoming the second cricketer after Suresh Raina to score 5000 runs in T20s for the Chennai Super Kings on Sunday evening as he takes the field for the Indian Premier League game between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Touted as "El Clasico" of IPL, the encounter between the most successful teams in the history of the competition promises to be a riveting one.With 4996 runs to his name in 249 matches played so far, Dhoni is on the brink of the significant milestone. If he manages to score at least four runs during match No. 29 of IPL 2024, Dhoni will join his former teammate Raina in the elite 5000-run club. Raina, during his illustrious playin...