Published 18:05 IST, January 28th 2021

Suresh Raina looks to get into the groove ahead of IPL 2021 by tireless workout

Veteran middle-order batsman Suresh Raina was seen sweating it out in the gym as he looks to get into the groove ahead of the upcoming IPL 2021

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Veteran cricketer Suresh Raina might have bid ieu to international cricket last year, but when it comes to fitness, southpaw is ensuring that re is compromise on same as he was seen indulging in an intense workout session. 

'Consistency is key to stay fit!'

With IPL 2021 just a few months away, Raina is leaving stone unturned to be in best of shape heing into marquee tournament where he will be expected to make an impact for three-time winners Chennai Super Kings with his power-packed batting performances at number three position and live-wire fielding efforts as well.

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In a video that was posted by cricketer on his official Twitter handle, he was seen working out tirelessly with a person who supposedly is his personal trainer giving left-handed batsman instructions at regular intervals. all-rounder can be seen doing both upper as well as lower body exercises with great enthusiasm and at same time, his exercises especially lower body involves a great amount of flexibility as he can be seen being involved in some jumping exercises where timing of all his jumps are perfect.

Watch video of Suresh Raina's workout session here

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veteran middle-order batsman h to leave tournament last season (pulled out two weeks before commencement of Dream11 IPL 2020) due to personal reasons. 'Yellow Army' h a forgettable season as y failed to qualify for playoffs for first time since inaugural edition in 2008. 

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former champions finished tournament at seventh position with six wins as well as eight losses from ir 14 league games and 12 points in ir tally including an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.569 which did t help in ir cause eir. 

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18:05 IST, January 28th 2021