Suresh Raina unveiled his World Playing XI for the World Championship of Legends 2025, surprisingly omitting MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. His team features legends like Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, and a spin-heavy bowling attack including Shane Warne, Anil Kumble, and Harbhajan Singh. Raina is set to participate in the WCL 2025, marking his return to competitive cricket.
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