PHOTOS: Raina weds childhood friend in star-studded ceremony

Source: PTI

April 04, 2015

Cricketer Suresh Raina and Priyanka during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi on Friday. Photograph: PTI Photo/Twitter

India’s star cricketer Suresh Raina tied the nuptial knot with fiancee Priyanka in a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends, at a posh hotel in New Delhi on Friday.

The bridegroom Suresh Raina is flanked by India's One-day captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings teammate Darren Bravo. Photograph: PTI Photo/Twitter

The ceremony was attended by among others, ICC Chairperson N Srinivasan and India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

(Clock wise from top left) Wrestler Sushil Kumar, cricketers Mohit Sharma, Dwayne Bravo and CSK coach and former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming arrive at Suresh Raina's wedding ceremony on Friday. Photograph: PTI

The wedding was graced by heavyweight politicians and big names from the entertainment world, besides fellow cricketers including Dwayne Bravo, Michael Hussey and CSK coach Stephen Fleming.

Cricketer Suresh Raina and Priyanka during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi on Friday night. Photograph: PTI Photo/Twitter

The 28-year-old Raina and Priyanka, who is presently working in The Netherlands, have been friends since childhood. Their families have been closely associated for a long time. Priyanka's father was reportedly Raina's sports teacher in Ghaziabad.

ICC Chairman N Srinivasan arrives to attend Suresh Raina's wedding ceremony. Photograph: PTI

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli and his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma had attended the couple's engagement ceremony on Wednesday.

Suresh Raina with guests Sakshi Dhoni, actor Anupam Kher, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and former India teammate Irfan Pathan. Photograph: PTI Photo/Twitter

Middle-order batsman Raina returned to the country with his India teammates after the semi-final loss to Australia in the World Cup last week.

Raina is contracted with the Chennai Super Kings, who are scheduled to kick-start their campaign in the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League on April 9.