Minutes after former India captain MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, left-hand batsman and CSK teammate Suresh Raina also drew curtains on his international career.
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina announced their international retirements within merely a hour of each other, sending Twitter into a meltdown.
Former India captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raini, two great Indian cricketers and 'jewels' of the Team India, on Saturday, announced retirement from international cricket. The first one to 'call it time' was MS Dhoni who took to his Instagram, announcing retirement in an heartwarming video.
After Mahendra Singh Dhoni, veteran Indian cricketer Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket.
CSK captain MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Deepak Chahar were among the members of the franchise who took off to Chennai for the six-day training camp ahead of IPL 2020.
Raina is now gearing up for IPL 2020 which will begin in the UAE from September 19 onwards.
Raina took to social media to share a photograph with Chennai Super Kings' teammates Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Murali Vijay.
Suresh Raina has said that the strict protocols ensure players will be clear in their head when they enter the field.
Pant is expected to be seen in action next in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, which begins on September 19.
Veteran Indian batsman Suresh Raina also wished his sister Renu on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and post an earnest note for her.
Highlighting Rohit's captaincy credentials, Raina had pointed out his calmness, ability to lead from the front, and ability to back the youngsters.
Suresh Raina on Thursday completed 15 years in international cricket, and his wife Priyanka Raina penned down an emotional note on the occasion.
The veteran cricketer said he has seen Rohit Sharma operating the team and giving confidence to young players of India.
Earlier in the day, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed that the long-anticipated season of the cash-rich league will commence on September 19 onwards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Raina and Pant have been training at the former's training facility for over a week.
While Raina has been fairly regular with his visits at the particular sports complex, as he usually shares pictures of his net sessions on social media, Pant has been regularly accompanying him over the last few days.
Suresh Raina led India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is in the absence of MS Dhoni.
Suresh Raina was the fourth wicket to fall in the innings but he was caught in the thick of the action as Laxman's runner.
The Chennai Super Kings players started their preparations for IPL 13 from March 3 for the tournament earlier slated to stand from March 29.
Suresh Raina on Monday posted a throwback picture with former Indian captain MS Dhoni.
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