Suresh Raina is expected to be out for the better part of India's upcoming domestic season (Reuters Photo)

India batsman Suresh Raina is likely to be sidelined from competitive action during the initial part of India's 2019-20 domestic season. Raina underwent knee surgery in Amsterdam on Friday and will need at least four to six weeks for recovery.

Suresh Raina had been suffering from a knee issue over the last few months and had to undergo surgery to overcome the issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.

"Mr Suresh Raina underwent a knee surgery where he had been facing discomfort for the last few months. The surgery has been successful and it will require him 4-6 week of rehab for recovery," BCCI posted on social media.

Mr Suresh Raina underwent a knee surgery where he had been facing discomfort for the last few months. The surgery has been successful and it will require him 4-6 week of rehab for recovery.



We wish him a speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/osOHnFLqpB BCCI (@BCCI) August 9, 2019

Out-of-favour Suresh last played for India in July 2018 in a limited-overs series in England. The 2011 World Cup-winning all-rounder represented Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

He managed 383 runs from 17 matches at an average of 23.93. Raina struggled for consistency in IPL 2019 as he had finished with less than 400 runs for the first time in 3 seasons.

India's domestic season is all set to commence later this month with Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru from August 17. Raina was not named in any of the three sides -- India Blue, India Green and India Red participating in the tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over domestic tournament, kicks off from September 24 and Raina, who represents Uttar Pradesh, may target a return in the latter half of the said tourney.

After Vijay Hazare Trophy, the focus shifts to The Deodhar Trophy following which Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament will be played. India's premier red-ball tournament -- Ranji Trophy will be played from December 9 to March 13, 2020.

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