Suresh Raina Visits Mata Bajreshwari Temple to Celebrate Navratri

Suresh Raina's Navratri Visit

On Sunday, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, accompanied by his family, visited the Mata Bajreshwari Temple in Kangra to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga as Navratri commenced.

In a conversation with the media, Raina expressed his joy about visiting the temple with his mother and sister, highlighting the significance of the day since his mother hails from Himachal Pradesh. He remarked, "This day holds special meaning for both my mother and me. I have come here for Navratri with my family. I have been worshipping Mata Rani since my childhood, and her blessings have always been with me."

When asked about his prayers, Raina shared that he wished for the happiness and health of everyone. He also prayed for the ongoing blessings of his parents and sought the goddess's grace for all. The temple was bustling with devotees on the first day of Navratri, with pilgrims traveling from various regions to offer their prayers.

Raina's Impact on Indian Cricket

Suresh Raina made his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka on July 30, 2005, in Dambulla. Over his career, he accumulated 5,615 runs in 226 ODIs, maintaining an average of 35.31, with a top score of 116*. Raina achieved five centuries and 36 half-centuries in this format.

In T20 internationals, he played 78 matches, scoring 1,605 runs at an average of 29.18, with his highest score being 101. He recorded one century and five half-centuries in T20s.

In Test cricket, Raina participated in 31 innings across 18 matches, amassing 768 runs at an average of 26.48, with a best score of 120, including one century and seven half-centuries.