New Delhi: Suresh Raina has long been a core pillar chennai super kingsOver the years, he has played a key role in the team’s championship success. Raina is fondly called “Mr. IPL” by his fans and was inducted into CSK’s inaugural hall of fame. The team recognized his immense contribution at a pre-season fan event held at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
Fans burst into loud cheers when Raina, popularly known as Chinna Tara, took the stage to accept the award. Among those present MS Dhoniwife, adding a lighthearted moment to the occasion.As Raina stepped forward, Dhoni’s wife shouted: “Gracia ke papa”.Raina’s daughter Gracia was born in 2016, and her son Rio was born in 2020.Raina has an impressive IPL record, playing 205 games and scoring 5,528 runs at an average of 32.51, including one and 39 fifties.CSK has won five IPL titles – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023 – and Raina was part of four of those victories, all of which were achieved under Dhoni’s leadership.CSK will begin their IPL 2026 season on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals at the Balsapara Cricket Stadium.
