[WATCH] Suresh Raina shares cute video of son Rio enjoying a game of cricket
Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has shared an endearing video in which he is seen enjoying a game of cricket with his little son Rio. The left-handed batter uploaded the clip on his official Instagram handle.
Rio was born in March 2020. The cricketer also has a six-year-old daughter named Gracia.
On Wednesday (August 31), Raina took to his official Instagram account to share a video of him playing a game of cricket with his son at home. He posted the video with the caption:
“Like father like son @rainario23 My little one trying to work on his cute little strokes. My heart is so full #LoveYou fatherson #familygoals.”
Raina is married to Priyanka Chaudhary, who is an entrepreneur as well as a social worker.
The southpaw announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the same day on which MS Dhoni confirmed his international retirement.
Suresh Raina was recently seen practicing with CSK jersey
A few days back, Raina was seen at practice wearing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey. The cricketer has played a majority of his matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Chennai franchise. However, he was not picked by the side for the 2022 edition.
Fans hailed the Uttar Pradesh cricketer for his loyalty to the franchise despite not being part of the team anymore.
Suresh Raina practicing in CSK's practice jersey 🦁💛
#WhistlePodu | @ChennaiIPL https://t.co/QvZnV2KxWj
Earlier this month, Raina's coach, Satpal Krishnan, passed away. The left-handed batter took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note and extend his condolences to the family of his late coach. He wrote:
"It aches my heart to hear about the passing away of my coach Krishnan Sir, the reason behind all my achievements and hard work, the lessons he taught me can never be forgotten, forever in my memories and prayers. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Om shanti.”
The batter represented India from 2005 to 2018. He featured in 226 ODIs, scoring 5,615 runs at an average of 35.31. He had an impressive T20I career as well, smashing 1605 runs, including a hundred, at a strike rate of 134.87.
Despite scoring a century on debut, his Test appearances were limited to 18 matches in which he scored 768 runs at an average of 26.48. In the IPL, he has amassed 5,528 runs in 205 matches at an average of 32.52.