Suresh Raina Won't Return To UAE For IPL 2020? Here's What You Need To Know

Suresh Raina IPL Update: The star middle-order batsman had shocked everyone by announcing his exit from IPL 2020, citing personal reasons.

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Suresh Raina's sudden and shocking announcement of his departure from IPL 2020 due to personal reasons was a surprise for everyone. While many media reports initially suggested that the veteran middle-order batsman was unhappy with the his room or had a rift with Dhoni, Raina finally broke his silence by revealing on social media that he left to be with his family who were going through a tough time. 

The star cricketer had departed from UAE after the alarming rise in the Covid-19 cases within the CSK camp. Two players and 12 staff members of the franchise had tested positive for Coronavirus.

In an interview, Raina had hinted that he might rejoin the CSK squad if the situation with regards to the Covid-19 pandemic gets better in Dubai. "I am a CSK player forever. If the situation gets better in Dubai, I may even return. The door is not closed on me," said Raina.

However, a comeback may not be easy for Raina now. According to a report in Times of India, Raina might need BCCI's clearance to do so.

"What the BCCI will have to do is evaluate what exactly were the reasons. If it's about his family, it's his personal reason. If it was a rift with MS (Dhoni), then it's CSK's internal issue. If he came back because of depression, then it's a mental issue. We can't let him go if he's depressed. Who'll be responsible if something goes wrong?" an official told TOI.

In an interview with Cribuzz, Raina had said that the cases of COVID-19 in CSK camp played a role in him coming back to India. "When the bio-bubble is not safe how does one take a chance? I have a family with two little kids and elderly parents. For me returning to the family was more important,"

"It was a tough decision. CSK is also like my family but when the face of my kids surfaced in Dubai and the COVID situation was not looking good, I decided to return."