Suresh Raina joined teammate and friend MS Dhoni in announcing retirement from international cricket. Tributes from all over the cricketing world poured in soon after.
To start with, messages from two behemoths of Indian cricket – Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali Raj – for the southpaw.
Congratulations, Suresh on a wonderful career playing 🏏 for India.
Still remember our partnership & on-field conversations during your debut Test!
Wish you all the very best for your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/kyhczi2juE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020
Congratulations @ImRaina on a splendid career . One of the best southpaw batters and a brilliant fielder . All the best for your life ahead #Raina pic.twitter.com/cEWV9YhwA1
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 16, 2020
Wishes from his former India teammates then followed.
Congratulations on a top career Bhavesh. Goodluck with everything ahead 😊👍 @ImRaina
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020
Congratulations on a wonderful international career @ImRaina Proud of your contribution. Your exuberance rubbed off on the team. Wishing you the very best in your second innings.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2020
Congratulations on a fabulous career @ImRaina
Your shot over covers will always be my favourite.
Wish you all the best for the years ahead! pic.twitter.com/GRhAxrvM2N— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 16, 2020
Limited overs cricket will not be the same without you! One of the finest southpaws ever. Good luck @ImRaina for everything!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 16, 2020
Happy retirement to a man who never said no to challenges. Once chasing an improbable target on a tricky 4th day pitch, he even agreed to open with me vs TN. Always gave it his all on the field as a batsman, bowler & gun fielder. As we say in UP #Raina ka bhaukaal hi alag hai. pic.twitter.com/thRRboDNzr
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 15, 2020
One of the most passionate and vibrant guys I have ever played with. Good luck on the new innings Raina bhai @ImRaina pic.twitter.com/HQmIyfglJ1
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 16, 2020
Thankyou for your unconditional support love and guidance Raina Bhaiya 👬 Masti, mazaak aur tafri zaari rahegi 🤓 Your service to the country will be remembered forever 🇮🇳 Upwards and Onwards 🙌🏻 @ImRaina pic.twitter.com/chgAbmI2Ja
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2020
Stunned!!!
Devastated!!!
2 legend’s saying goodbye to their favorite blue.
1 who gave me new ball said its your turn
And 2 the boy who lived life with me from @UPCACricket to #TeamIndia
A brother who was with me in my good and bad
Dear @msdhoni bhai and my boy @ImRaina #THANKS pic.twitter.com/yvN4wNibnW— praveen kumar (@praveenkumar) August 15, 2020
You’ve been a constant source of motivation & encouragement for young players everywhere and you will continue to be, even as you embark on this new journey. Congratulations on a great career, @ImRaina. All the very best for everything the future holds.
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 15, 2020
