Indian cricketer Suresh Raina underwent knee surgery in Amsterdam which effectively rules him out of the better part of India's domestic season which starts later this month. The left-hander had a Niggling knee issue since last season and will require at least a month of intense rehabilitation for recovery.

'Mr. Suresh Raina went through a surgery for his knee where he is been facing discomfort for the last few months. The surgery is been successful and it will require him 4-6 weeks of rehab for recovery,' Raina's Dutch surgeon Dr. H Van der Hoeven was quoted as saying.

Taking to Twitter, former South African player Jonty Rhodes posted a heartfelt message for Raina.

Rhodes composed: '@ImRaina u have been an inspiration to so many with your incredible work ethic over your career, especially these last couple of years. Listen to your body now my friend – knowing u, u will want to be out training tomorrow #aramse'

Raina has played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals. He last represented to India in July 2018 out of an ODI against England at the Leeds.