A statement issued by the former hitter’s management team said the 34-year-old was not aware of local schedules and protocols at the time of the incident.
“Suresh was in Mumbai for a session that lasted late into the night and was invited by a friend for a quick dinner before catching his flight back to Delhi. He was not aware of local schedules and protocols,” the statement said.
Once pointed out, he (Raina) immediately complied with the procedures established by the authorities and regrets the regrettable and unintentional incident.
“He (Raina) always maintains the rules and laws established by the governing bodies with the highest consideration and will continue to do so in the future as well,” he added.
Thirty-four people, including Raina and Bollywood celebrity Sussanne Khan, were arrested Tuesday after a raid on a posh club near Mumbai airport for violating social distancing rules.
According to police, seven employees of the club were among those arrested in the raid on the Dragonfly Experience.
The 13 women, who were arrested, were allowed to leave after receiving notices. The men were shown as arrested and later released on bail.
Police said the raid was carried out after the club remained open beyond the allowed time limit and violated COVID-19 regulations.
Raina, who has played 18 events, 226 ODI and 78 T20, announced her retirement from international cricket in August earlier this year.
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