Suresh Raina Height, Age, Wife, Biography, Career, Net Worth In 2025
May 8, 2025, 00:16 IST
Suresh Raina earned his 'Mr. IPL's nickname during his time as a cricketer for India, where he became known for his powerful play and outstanding defensive abilities. The 31-year-old Indian cricketer Raina entered the world in Muradnagar on November 27, 1986 as part of an Uttar Pradesh family.
Early Life and Personal Background
The Karnataka Pandit community in Uttar Pradesh welcomed Raina into the world. He obtained his early education at Lucknow-based Guru Gobind Singh Sports College before building his cricket skills there. At 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches) and 73 kg (162 lbs) in height and weight, Raina displays an athletic physique. On April 3, 2015, Raina tied the knot with his software engineer and entrepreneur wife, Priyanka Chaudhary. The couple has two children: Gracia Raina and Rio Raina, the children of KL Raina and his wife, Priyanka Chaudhary.
Cricketing Career
On July 30, 2005, Raina played his first One Day International match for India against Sri Lanka before making his Test debut against the same team on July 26, 2010. History marks Raina as the first cricketer from India to reach a hundred runs in every competition format. During the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, India won its title with Raina demonstrating essential leadership.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Since IPL's launch in 2008, Raina has remained an essential part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. In his 205 IPL matches, Raina played and accumulated 5,528 runs at an average of 32.51 while hitting 39 half-centuries, along with a single century. Throughout his career, he successfully hit 506 boundaries alongside 203 overbound hits.
Business Ventures and Endorsements
Raina expanded his professional activities into business activities and philanthropic work after retirement from cricket. With his wife, he co-founded the Gracia Raina Foundation, which works toward improving maternal and child healthcare. Next to cricket, he established 'Maate',, which became an Ayurvedic baby care brand. Raina serves as an official brand ambassador for Adidas alongside Timex and Maggi and Intex and Boost Energy Drinks and PepsiCo, as well as RK Global and HP.L.
Net Worth
According to the latest estimates, Suresh Raina holds a net worth of around $25 million, which converts to about ₹200 crores. Through cricket matches, endorsement deals, and business enterprises, coupled with real estate deals, Suresh Raina generates his revenue. The residential property in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, stands at ₹18 crores and belongs to Suresh Raina.
Conclusion
Suresh Raina followed a path from his early days as a cricketer in Uttar Pradesh to international status in cricket and entrepreneurial success. Indian cricket, along with his accomplishments on and off the field, has left an unerasable imprint on history which will continue to inspire the generations to come.
