NEW DELHI, Feb 20
Suresh Raina, the renowned Indian cricketer, delighted fans by sharing a heartwarming video on his official Instagram account. In the video, Raina is seen enjoying a game of cricket with his young son, Rio, born in March 2020. Alongside Rio, Raina is a proud father daughter, Gracia. Rio was seen hitting a few shots with a big size bat and his father watching him from behind.
On Monday, February 19, Raina took to Instagram to post the adorable clip of their cricket session in the nets. The caption accompanying the video added a sweet touch to the father-son bonding moment. (IPL 2024: KKR Sign Dushmantha Chameera As Replacement For Gus Atkinson)
“Back on the nets, gearing up for the upcoming league.
The feeling of holding a bat is unmatched, and having my super support system Rio, by my side makes it even better.

Practice MakesPerfect #Cricket Season #TeamSpirit,” read the caption of the post.

Watch the video here:
The first edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL), originally scheduled to take place in Dehradun, will now be hosted at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from February 23 to March 3. The announcement was made today by Praveen Tyagi, Acting President, Board of Veteran Cricket in India and Sudhir Kulkarni, Secretary, Board of Veteran Cricket in India during a press conference here. It is organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) and managed by 100 Sports.
Praveen Tyagi, the Acting President of BVCI and Chairman of IVPL said they are delighted to announce the new venue for the Indian Veteran Premier League.
“This decision aims to ensure the seamless staging and smooth execution of the league, providing an enhanced experience for both players and fans,” he said, according to a release.

The Stadium was also the home ground for the Afghanistan cricket team a few years ago. (Meme Games Begin After Rohit Sharma Angrily Tells Indian Batsmen To Walk Back Causing Declaration Confusion)
“We are excited for the first edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League. As Secretary of the Board of Veteran Cricket in India, I believe in honouring the veterans of the past while inspiring the stars of the future. Today we are here for celebrating not just the skill, but the enduring spirit that defines our cricketing veterans,” Kulkarni said.
The IVPL promises to showcase talent, bringing together veterans such as Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Herschelle Gibbs, Rajat Bhatia and many more. The players are excited to be playing in the league in Greater Noida.
The IVPL will witness competition among six teams including VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telang.