After MS Dhoni, Veteran Team India cricketer Suresh Raina also announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday (August 15).
The 33-year-old decided to break his retirement news right after MS Dhoni announced his.
"It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!," Raina wrote on Instagram.
The news of Dhoni and Raina retiring came as a double shock to everyone. Fans took to Twitter to express their views:
Farewell to our two boys in blue on their retirement from international cricket.
Both @msdhoni and @ImRaina have given us innumerable moments of cricketing glory and will be missed immensely.
Wishing the very best for the next innings of your career and life.#Dhoni #Raina
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) August 15, 2020
Really surprised by Raina calling it a day too....well...guess all good things have to come to an end. Raina tera Kya kehna....one of the best southpaws to don the Indian jersey. Mr. IPL for #CSK. Gave 100% whenever he was on the field. Go well, my friend. #rainaretires
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 15, 2020
True to his captain #ChinnaThala retires too after a fantastic career filled with excellence... A true team player ...thanks for all the AMAZING MEMORIES @ImRaina #rainaretires too... https://t.co/ICYEdWhBU1
— T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) August 15, 2020
One more super king retires. Enjoyed your dynamism on the field. One of the best hitters of the ball and the BEST fielder. All the best for the future. @ImRaina #rainaretires
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) August 15, 2020
Congratulations @ImRaina and @msdhoni for your remarkable journey. May you brotherhood continue life long #mahi #rainaretires pic.twitter.com/iVkRghKxhZ
— Kuldeep Burdak (@Kuldeep0777) August 15, 2020
If “True friendship” have to put a dp , it will choose this picture . Being a 2000s kid I grown up watching you guys winning the games. The most selfless player ever @ImRaina The cricketing world wasn’t ready for you guys to retire #SureshRaina #rainaretires pic.twitter.com/JqcZxg7HkG
— Satyam_Tweets (@Satyamtweets052) August 15, 2020
"Brothers in arms call it a day together!" One of the India's biggest limited overs player,an outstanding fielder,a pure team man & big hearted human being - Suresh Raina has also announced his retirement. Thank you, @ImRaina .The blue jersey will surely miss you both ! pic.twitter.com/an4Gds5zlS
— Harshvardhan (@Harshhvardhan2) August 15, 2020
Suresh Raina also retired along with Dhoni. This is the greatest friendship since Munna-Circuit
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 15, 2020
*MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina announces retirement*
Everyone : pic.twitter.com/jjj2009aSR
— Grumpy (@roooossshhiiiii) August 15, 2020
However, both players will feature for their Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the 13th edition of the tournament in UAE which is set to start from September 19.