IPL 2020: CSK's Suresh Raina ruled out of IPL due to personal reasons

Raina, who recently announced retirement from international cricket, has also returned back to his homeland India from the United Arab Emirates.

Hyderabad: Veteran Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina has been ruled out of the 13th edition of Indian Premier League due to personal reasons.

Suresh Raina

Raina, who recently announced retirement from international cricket, has returned to India from the United Arab Emirates, where this year's cash-rich league is slated to be held.

"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.

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is insisting that there is no immediate threat to the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

“Adequate measures are in place to tackle the situation and there is no immediate threat to the tournament. But the announcement of fixtures has been delayed because of this development,” a top BCCI source was quoted as saying by a leading English newspaper.

The three-time IPL champion CSK were the only outfit to organise their own camp in India before their departure to the United Arab Emirates.

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