Biography

Suresh Raina was an Indian international cricketer who did very well as one of the great middle-order batsmen and also a dynamic fielder in the history of Indian cricket. Born Nov 27, 1986 in Muradnagar, UP, Raina showed early signs of great sports talent, which saw him get into the Indian Under-16 team at a very young age. His left-hand bat, along with his agile fielding and useful off-spin bowling, made him a fine all-rounder. Raina made his international debut in 2005 and became the first Indian to score a century in all three forms of the game, which is a mark of his versatility and skill.

Age and Height

As of 2025, Suresh Raina is 38, which is his age. He stands at 5’9” (1.75 meters) and is in great physical condition, which played a key role in his performance on the field. Post retirement, he has stayed true to health and fitness.

Family

Suresh Raina grew up in a supportive and humble setting. His father, Trilok Chand Raina, was a soldier, and his mother, Parvesh Raina, is a housewife. Also, he has three brothers who are older than he is and a sister. In 2015, Raina tied the knot with Priyanka Chaudhary, who is an IT professional based in the Netherlands. The couple has a daughter, Gracia Raina, who was born in 2016 and a son, Rio, who they welcomed in 2020. Family is the base of Raina’s life, and we often see him share about his domestic happiness on social media.

Lifestyle

Suresh Raina lives a well-rounded life that is a mix of discipline and comfort. As an athlete, he is into fitness, which he also uses as a platform to promote sports and health initiatives in India. Also very much into social work, which he does via the Gracia Raina Foundation that we run, which is into maternal and child health. Off the field, you will find him into music and cooking and is very much into family time, also very much into philanthropy. His home is a design lover’s dream, which brings together modern elements and traditional elements.

Net Worth

By 2025, it is reported that Suresh Raina’s net worth is at about $25 million ₹200 crore). From his Indian Premier League (IPL) career, brand deals, business investments and as a commentator, he has derived most of that which is his. He was a main man for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which he played for through the years and which did very well in the league. Also, Raina has put money into many start-ups and has a sportswear brand.

Achievements

Suresh Raina has a long list of achievements in his cricket career:.

• First Indian to achieve a century in all formats (Test, ODI, T20I).
• Played a key role in India’s 2011 World Cup win.
• Chennai Super Kings’ multiple IPL wins.
• Scored over 5,500 in ODI and also over 4,500 in IPL.
• Known to be the best fielder in the world during my time.
• Awarded Best Catch of the Tournament multiple times.
• Awarded the CEAT T20 Batsman of the Year award.

Conclusion

Suresh Raina’s rise from a small town to becoming a global cricket icon is a story that is truly inspiring. With his fearless batting, athletic fielding and down-to-earth personality, he has won over the hearts of millions. Although out of professional cricket now, Raina still puts in for the sport and society, which proves that his impact is beyond the cricket field.