Suresh Raina was known for his stormy batting when he played international cricket. It's been time since Raina left international cricket but even today he has the power to hit sixes. Raina is currently playing in the National Cricket League T10 in America, where he has scored a half-century while defeating the current bowlers.
Sports Desk, New Delhi. Suresh Raina neither plays international cricket nor IPL. However, he does play some leagues in which retired cricketers get a place. Currently, Raina is participating in America and National Cricket League T10. He is also captaining the New York Lions in this league. In this league, Raina defeated Bangladesh's legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
New York was facing the Los Angeles Webbs. New York Lions, captained by Raina, won this match by 19 runs in which Raina's stormy half-century played an important role. This league includes retired cricketers as well as present day cricketers.
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Raina scored runs
In this match, Raina played an inning of 53 runs in 28 balls which included six fours and three sixes. During this innings, he hit two consecutive sixes off the balls of Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib is a cricketer who is currently active in international cricket and has the power to change the course of the match. Whereas Raina has said goodbye to international cricket long ago. Looking at Raina's batting, it did not seem as if he had retired. He middled the ball well and made excellent shots. Raina took great notice of bowlers like Tim David, Todd Asley and Tymal Mills.
On the basis of his innings, New York had scored 126 runs losing two wickets. Apart from Raina, opener Upul Tharanga played an inning of 40 runs in 23 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes.
Suresh Raina for New York Lions. pic.twitter.com/2RPlattirC
Los Angeles' innings faltered
Despite many efforts, the Los Angeles team could not win. Adam Rossington scored the maximum 31 runs for his side. They made a partnership of 31 runs in 15 balls with the help of one four and four sixes. After the ball, Shakib also failed with the bat and could score only 13 runs in 16 balls. Captain Tim David played an innings of 19 runs in 10 balls. Shorya Gaur took three wickets for the New York team. Tabrez Shamsi got two successes. Oshane Thomas and Dominic Drakes got one wicket each.
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