Suresh Raina: From Kashmir to Team India — The Untold Story | Baith & Bol Ep 002

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From Kashmir to Ghaziabad, from the Lucknow Sports Hostel to representing India on the biggest stage — the journey of Suresh Raina is nothing short of extraordinary! 🇮🇳🏏

In this special podcast, Suresh Raina opens up about the untold stories of his life and cricketing journey. He talks about leaving home at a young age, the difficult days at the Lucknow Sports Hostel, and the trauma he faced due to ragging while chasing his dream of playing for India.

Raina also takes us through his incredible journey with Chennai Super Kings, where he became one of the biggest icons in IPL history and won 5 IPL titles with CSK. 💛🏆

But his journey with cricket is far from over!

The former India and CSK star also shares his aspirations for the future — including his dream of one day becoming the coach of Chennai Super Kings.

This is a conversation filled with struggles, emotions, memories, victories and dreams.

🎙️ Watch the complete conversation with one of Indian cricket's most loved players — Suresh Raina!

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Podcast Chapters -

00:00 - 01:54 - Teaser

01:55 - 02:30 - Intro

02:31 - 11:11 - Migration from Rainawari, Kashmir and Lessons from Father

11:12 - 13:14 - Proudly Indian

13:15 - 25:10 - Lucknow Sports Hostel, Ragging and Support from Family and Friends

25:11 - 27:44 - India debut at the age of 18

27:45 - 29:23 - Bond with Senior players

29:24 - 31:21 - First MoM and Start of friendship with MSD

31:22 - 33:17 - Bike ride and first conversation with MSD

33:18 - 37:14 - Backing from MS Dhoni the captain

37:15 - 39:29 - Retirement with MS Dhoni

39:30 - 44:09 - Memorable IPL knock of 87 on 25 Balls

44:10 - 46:09 - Secret of Consistency in T20 Cricket/IPL

46:10 - 49:24 - Why CSK is close to everyone's heart

49:25 - 52:40 - Influence of Owners in IPL

52:41 - 57:14 - How Raina cracked the formula of T20 Cricket

57:15 - 01:00:04 - What Raina thinks about his test career

01:00:05 - 01:04:39 - Difficulties of being a UP Player and Ranji Champions

01:04:40 - 01:09:10 - 2011 World Cup and Role of Raina the team Man

01:09:11 - 01:13:09 - Why Batters these days don't bowl

01:13:10 - 01:14:06 - Raina is against Impact player rule

01:14:07 - 01:17:02 - Last Few Years of International Cricket

01:17:03 - 01:19:19 - Failed in Yo Yo Test and comeback

01:19:20 - 01:22:04 - How Raina became a great fielder

01:22:05 - Raina wants to become CSK's Coach?

01:23:25 - 01:26:14 - Raina on Rishabh Pant

01:26:15 - 01:28:19 - Era of All format batters end?

01:28:20 - 01:29:28 - Should Indian players allowed to participate in foreign league

01:29:29 - 01:32:19 - Crex Quiz

01:31:20 - End Statement


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