The Fearless Finisher. A trailblazer of India’s white-ball revolution, Raina redefined middle-order batting with his explosive strokeplay and instinctive ability to dominate spin. A left-hander who thrived under pressure, he combined clean hitting with sharp game awareness, while his electric fielding set new standards inside the circle. Though his Test journey was brief, his impact in limited-overs cricket made him one of the most dependable match-winners of his generation.