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WATCH: Former Indian cricketer takes a cheeky jibe at Shahid Afridi

The IPL 2024 final will be held in Chennai on May 26

WATCH: Former Indian cricketer takes a cheeky jibe at Shahid Afridi PHOTO: AFP

In a moment of witty banter during the IPL Qualifier 1 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Suresh Raina, the former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star, showcased his humorous side and took a cheeky dig at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. 

Raina, who was providing Hindi commentary alongside former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, delivered a cheeky remark that caught everyone's attention.

As the action unfolded during the eighth over of Kolkata's chase, Chopra playfully asked Raina if he had any plans of reversing his retirement decision. 

Raina replied with a smile, "I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi."

Yesterday in the Eliminator round, Royal Challengers Bangalore faced another tournament-ending loss against Rajasthan Royals. They were unable to defend the target of 173 runs, resulting in their elimination from the tournament and missing out on advancing to the next round.

Rajasthan Royals' victory sets up a clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier II round of the tournament on May 24. The winner of this match will then proceed to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the final showdown on May 26.