Suresh Raina name in Sri Lanka Premier League Auction: list of international cricketers

Former India batter and CSK top batsmen Suresh Raina name features in the list of players who will be up for grabs during the Lanka Premier League 2023 auction, scheduled for June 14. Suresh Raina name in Sri Lanka Premier League Auction: list of international cricketers.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday (June 12) released a list of international and domestic cricketers set to go under the hammer in the T20 league featuring five teams. Raina played every season of the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2021 except for 2020 when he returned to India from the UAE due to personal reasons.

The auction is scheduled to take place in Colombo on June 14, with the tournament itself commencing on July 31. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board recently released a comprehensive list featuring both international and domestic cricketers who will be available for bidding in this highly anticipated five-team event.

Suresh Raina, a formidable top-order batsman known for his aggressive stroke play, has been a mainstay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inaugural season in 2008. Throughout his illustrious IPL career, Raina has amassed a staggering 5,500 runs in 205 matches, leaving an indelible mark on the league’s history.

Notably, the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star also boasts an unbeaten century to his name. It is worth noting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stipulates that players must formally retire from all forms of domestic cricket in order to participate in franchise leagues abroad.

In adherence to this regulation, Raina will be eligible to take part in the LPL 2023 auction. In addition to Raina, other notable players who have chosen to retire from domestic cricket and pursue opportunities in foreign leagues include former India Under-19 cricketer Unmukt Chand and Harmeet Singh, both of whom have ventured to the United States. Chand has already showcased his talents in the Big Bash League.

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