IPL 2021: Suresh Raina reveals why he would play for Delhi Capitals if not Chennai Super Kings

Former India batter Suresh Raina is one of the most important players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The southpaw has majorly played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) barring a couple of seasons when he played for Gujrat Lions. Fondly known as ‘Chinna Thala’ by the fans of CSK, Raina has solidified his reputation as one of the best batters going around in the IPL. Raina’s innate ability to score tons of runs in every season of IPL has made him an indispensable player for the franchise in Yellow.

He is currently in Dubai and is sweating it out in gym and practice sessions to get in the best possible shape ahead of the second leg of IPL, which is scheduled to begin on September 19. The southpaw though got some breather from the training period and was seen in interaction with RJ Raunac. During a fun session with the RJ, the southpaw was asked to name which franchise he would have played IPL for apart from CSK.

Raina’s prompt reply was Delhi. The Utter Pradesh lad was clever with his answer since Delhi is just a two-hour drive from Muradnagar- where he currently resides. In his explanation, Raina mentioned that due to its proximity from his home, he would have turned out for Capitals if not CSK.

“Delhi hai! Ghar bhi pass hai, Muradnagar se pass hai, aur kaafi dost hai us team mein. So, I’d prefer Delhi,” Raina said.

I will also sleep peacefully if Ravi Ashwin is not around

Known to also take harmless digs at his players and opponents, Raina this time took his former CSK player’s name Ravi Ashwin, who currently plays for Delhi, and told he will sleep peacefully if Ashwin is not around.

”Kyuki bohot zyada baatien hoti hai kabhi kabhi. Cricket bohot zyada baat karta hai. Flight mein you want to take nap, ya rest karna hai. Waise he is a total gentleman, aisa nai hai but kabhi lagta hai aap gusse mein hai ya kuch karna hai to lagta hai agar aas pas Ashwin nahi hai to phir main so sakta hoon,” Raina answered.

CSK kickstarts the UAE leg of IPL by facing off against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians on September 19.