[Watch] "MS Dhoni": Suresh Raina on which cricketer comes to mind on hearing the word 'GOAT'
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina said “MS Dhoni” when asked about which cricketer comes to mind when hearing the word 'GOAT'. Raina is currently in England, playing for the India Champions in the World Championship of Legends.
Following the game against the South Africa Champions on July 10, the left-handed batter participated in an activity with presenter Shefali Bagga. After hearing certain terms, the Indian batter had to list the cricket players that instantly came to mind.
When asked about the 'GOAT', the left-handed batter said MS Dhoni. Suresh Raina and Dhoni are close friends and have played together for many years. Both players won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy together.
For more than a decade, the former Indian captain served as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), while Raina was his deputy. MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020. On the same day, a few hours later, the middle-order batter joined him.
Here’s the video of the moment:
Meanwhile, Raina said Virat Kohli on hearing the term 'king', Shubman Gill on 'future', and Jasprit Bumrah upon hearing the word 'death over specialist'.
Suresh Raina scored 21 runs against South Africa Champions
India Champions faced South Africa Champions in the 15th match of the World Championship of Legends on July 10. After being asked to bat first, courtesy of half-centuries from Jacques Snyman (73) and Richard Levi (60), the Proteas put up 210 runs on the board.
While the target was 211, the India Champions needed to score 153 to qualify for the semi-finals. The India Champions didn’t start well and lost four wickets within seven overs. Suresh Raina (21) then, along with Yusuf Pathan, stitched a 35-run partnership.
Towards the end, it was the Pathan brothers who took Indians over the line. Yusuf hit four off the last ball as the Indian Champions finished 156/6 in 20 overs. Yusuf (54*) was the highest scorer for India; he was well supported by Irfan (35) as the Men in Blue qualified for the semi-final.
India Champions will face Australia Champions in the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends on Friday, July 12.