CSK CEO reveals Suresh Raina's impending retirement

He leaves as their leading scorer with 4687 runs in 176 games from 2008 to 2021.

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Raina had already said goodbye to the international stage two years prior.

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Raina announced his retirement on Twitter.

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I would like to declare that I am leaving all forms of cricket.

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Raina participated in each of the four seasons during which CSK won the IPL.

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He was also Dhoni's loyal subordinate for a long time.

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