Suresh Raina’s father passes away after illness

Suresh Raina

Trilokchand Raina, father of former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, died on Sunday following a prolonged illness.

"He was battling with cancer for the last one year," a source said. Raina's teammates including Harbhajan Singh offered their condolences on social media.

"Very sad to hear Suresh Raina's father @ImRaina RIP uncle ji," wrote Harbhajan. Raina, 35, played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20s for India.

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