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easyGujarat Lions, a temporary IPL franchise that played in 2016 and 2017 as a replacement for a suspended team, was captained by which Indian all-rounder?
ARavindra Jadeja
✓Suresh Raina
CYuvraj Singh
DIrfan Pathan
Answer Explanation
Suresh Raina captained Gujarat Lions in both seasons of their existence (2016 and 2017). They were one of two stand-in franchises while Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended.
Suresh Raina in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 18 | 768 | 26.5 | 120 | 13 | 2/1 |
| ODI | 226 | 5,615 | 35.3 | 116* | 36 | 3/34 |
| T20I | 78 | 1,605 | 29.2 | 101 | 13 | 2/6 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Suresh Raina profile
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