CricTracker's Dream IPL XI after 10 seasons

#5 Suresh Raina

The left-hander was signed by Chennai Super Kings for USD 650,000 in the inaugural season. He was one of the most valuable players for his side and was retained by the franchise ahead of the 2011 auction. He stayed with CSK until 2016 when the franchise was banned and moved to Gujarat Lions where he captained the team.

Impact

Raina achieved a unique feat of scoring more than 400 runs in 7 straight seasons from 2008 to 2014 and always ended up amongst the top 10 run-getters of the seasons. His batting at number 3 was so crucial for CSK and he won countless matches for them. He could play the role of an innings builder or go after the bowling from the outset given the state of the match.

Raina played a pivotal role in CSK’s triumphs in 2010 and 2011. He became the captain of the Lions side in the 9th edition and his side finished on top of the points table after the league stage. The UP lad is the current leading run-getter in IPL history and also the most consistent across all seasons.

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