Suresh Raina pulls out IPL 2020 due to 'personal reasons', returns to India

The development comes just a day after news broke of several CSK members testing positive for Covid-19

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CSK informed about Raina’s decision through a post on Twitter.
Press Trust of India Dubai
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2020 | 12:40 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing "personal reasons", the franchise said on Saturday.

The 33-year-old had retired from international cricket earlier this month.

"Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time," CSK tweeted CEO Kasi Viswanathan's statement.

CSK is already in trouble after 12 members of its contingent, including an India T20 specialist fast bowler, tested positive for COVID-19, leading to an extension of their quarantine period here till September 1.

The IPL starts on September 19, moved to UAE this year due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India.

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Topics :Suresh RainaIPL 2020Chennai Super Kings

First Published: Aug 29 2020 | 12:36 PM IST

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