Published 15:37 IST, August 17th 2020
Suresh Raina makes BIG revelation on what MS Dhoni did after announcing retirement
Suresh Raina said that he and MS Dhoni hugged and cried a lot after announcing retirements. He also revealed that they partied at night with CSK teammates.
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Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is renowned for some of his bold decisions on the field that made India win marquee events such as 2007 T20 World Cup final and the 2011 World Cup. His legacy is such as a captain and wicketkeeper-batsman that he received tributes and praises for cricketers and non-cricketing supporters alike when he announced his retirement on Saturday.
While India celebrated its 73rd Independence day, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper stunned everyone yet again. The wicketkeeper-batsman took to Instagram and posted a video, which showed a compilation of his journey in international cricket.=
Date: Independence Day
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2020
Time: Sunset at the southernmost tip of India
Place: Chepauk, their Anbuden#73Forever #Thala #ChinnaThala 🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/mnExWIfuyf
IPL 2020: Suresh Raina on Dhoni retirement decision
After the Dhoni retirement news, his CSK and former India teammate Suresh Raina also decided to follow in his footsteps and called time on his international career. Recently, while speaking to Dainik Jagran, Suresh Raina said that he came to know about Dhoni’s retirement after reaching Chennai. He also revealed about all what they did after calling time on their careers.
Two roads converged on a #yellove wood... #Thala #ChinnaThala #73Forever 🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/0BDe99kp0z
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 16, 2020
While talking about the Dhoni retirement news, Suresh Raina said that he knew that the CSK captain would announce his retirement upon reaching Chennai and so he was ready for it. The left-handed batsman said that he along with Piyush Chawla, Deepak Chahar and Karn Sharma reached Ranchi on the 14th courtesy a chartered plane and picked up MS Dhoni and Monu Singh.
After both Dhoni and Raina announced their retirements on Instagram, they hugged and cried a lot. Raina further said that both of them partied with Piyush Chawla, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav and Karn Sharma and also talked about their careers and their relationship fondly.
MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina all set for the IPL 2020 in Dubai
While MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina will not be seen on international matches anymore, however, the duo will continue to play for CSK in the IPL 2020. The duo has been a vital part of CSK all these years and once again, they will look to take the Men in Yellow to glory in UAE. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK lifted the coveted trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2018. The IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with the final taking place on November 10.
(COVER IMAGE: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS / TWITTER)
15:37 IST, August 17th 2020