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Suresh Raina, fondly dubbed 'Mr. IPL', amassing 4,687 runs in 176 matches during his 12-year stint with the Chennai Super Kings, faced an unceremonious exit from the franchise ahead of IPL 2022.
Acquired in the 2008 mega-auction, he remained a cornerstone of the team until 2015 and rejoined upon CSK's return in 2018. Serving as MS Dhoni's deputy, he led the side in Dhoni's absence and missed zero games from 2008 to 2015, embodying an unwavering commitment to the 'Yellow Army.'
In contrast to his run-hitting ability, Raina's final years with CSK were marred by uncertainty. After retiring from international cricket alongside Dho...