Early Life and Background
Born on November 27, 1986, in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Suresh Raina hails from the Kashmiri Pandit community. He developed his cricketing foundation at Guru Gobind Singh Sports College in Lucknow, where he trained during his formative years. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighing around 73 kg (162 lbs), Raina has always maintained a lean and athletic build—well-suited to his dynamic style of play.

On April 3, 2015, he married Priyanka Chaudhary, a software engineer turned entrepreneur. The couple is blessed with two children, Gracia Raina and Rio Raina. Together, they’ve formed a strong partnership on and off the field.

Cricket Career Highlights
Suresh Raina made his ODI debut for India on July 30, 2005, against Sri Lanka, and later appeared in his first Test match against the same team on July 26, 2010He holds the distinct honor of being the first Indian batter to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). During the victorious 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, calm middle-order presence, and leadership from Raina played an immense role.

The tag of “Mr. IPL” of wonderful performances in the league, mostly for Chennai Super Kings, goes to this player named Raina. Since the first edition of IPL in 2008 till date, he has played 205 IPL matches and scored 5,528 runs at an average of 32.51. The runs bags include 39 half-centuries and just 1 century, 506 fours, and 203 sixes, making him one of the most consistent performers ever in the league.

Business Ventures and Endorsements
After retirement, Raina ventured into business and charity work. Among other things, he and his wife have set up the Gracia Raina Foundation, which undertakes work in the field of maternal and child healthcare in India. Raina also launched ‘Maate’ – an Ayurvedic baby care brand.

An endorsement appeal saw him representing various brands such as Adidas, Timex, Maggi, Intex, Boost, PepsiCo, RK Global, and HP. Due to his popularity and more importantly, a clean image, he ranks high on the wish list of any big brand.

Net Worth and Assets
Suresh Raina’s net worth is estimated to be about $25 million (about Rs 200 Cr) as per 2025. His sources of income are his cricket salaries, endorsements, businesses, and investments. One of his prized possessions is his mansion located in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, worth Rs 18 crores.

Legacy
Suresh’s and Raina’s recollection is that of hard work and diversification. From a budding star in Utter Pradesh to one of the greatest ever established in India and the entrepreneurial spirit, his achievements in cricket and further beyond inspire a whole generation of young aspirants and entrepreneurs in the country.