Glass House Expert" - Suresh Raina's Hypocrisy Exposed After Mocking Pakistan's WCL Loss
Suresh Raina, who holds one of the worst records against Pakistan among Indian batsmen, faces backlash for taunting Pakistan's WCL final defeat while himself avoiding matches against them.
Suresh Raina's Pakistan Record Exposes His Hypocrisy After WCL Comments
August 3, 2025 - Suresh Raina's recent jabs at Pakistan's World Championship of Legends (WCL) final loss have backfired spectacularly, with cricket fans exposing the Indian left-hander's own dismal record against Pakistan and history of avoiding matches against them.
The Controversial Statement
After Pakistan Champions lost to South Africa in the WCL final, Raina declared:
"If India had played that match, we would have beaten Pakistan too."
The comment sparked outrage because:
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Raina was part of the India Champions team that refused to play Pakistan twice in WCL 2025
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His personal record against Pakistan is among the worst for any Indian batsman
Raina's Shocking Record vs Pakistan
In ICC Tournaments (Where It Matters Most):
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2011 World Cup semifinal: 36 (39) - failed to finish chase
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2014 Asia Cup: 0 (1) - golden duck to Mohammad Talha
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2016 T20 World Cup: DNP (dropped from playing XI)
Test Cricket:
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Never scored a Test fifty against Pakistan
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Averages just 24.66 in 6 Test innings
ODI "Highlights":
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Only 1 fifty in 15 innings (84* in 2010)
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Strike rate of just 71.43 against Pakistani pacers
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4 dismissals to Shahid Afridi (most by any Indian)
IPL vs Pakistani Bowlers:
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Averaged 19.25 against Sohail Tanvir
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Scored at just 112.50 SR vs Mohammad Amir
The Ultimate Irony: Raina's Walkouts
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WCL 2025: Refused to play Pakistan twice despite being fit
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IPL 2020: Abandoned CSK mid-tournament citing "personal reasons"
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2018: Pulled out of India A tour last minute
What Experts Are Saying
"Raina talking about beating Pakistan is like a student who skipped the exam lecturing the topper. His record speaks for itself - when the pressure was on, he failed." - Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq
Social Media Reaction
Fans quickly exposed Raina's hypocrisy:
"Raina sir, you average 24 in Tests vs Pakistan. Maybe focus on that first?"
"Ran from WCL, ran from IPL, now giving lectures?"
Conclusion: Practice What You Preach
For a player who:
✓ Has no Test fifties vs Pakistan
✓ Was dropped in crucial matches
✓ Repeatedly avoided facing Pakistani bowlers
...to mock Pakistan's loss is the height of hypocrisy. Raina should let his bat do the talking - if he can find the courage to face Pakistani bowling again.
Stats Sources: ESPNcricinfo, ICC match archives, Wisden Almanack
