Suresh Raina escapes unhurt after his Range Rover's tyre bursts mid-journey

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina eacaped unhurt and avoided a major accident after his Range Rover's tyre bursted mid-journey.

Raina was travelling from Ghaziabad to Kanpur where he will be playing leading India Blue team in a Duleep Trophy match. 

Raina was travelling to take part in the match at the Green Park Stadium when one of the tyres of his car burst near Etawah early on Tuesday. 

One of the rear tyres of the Range Rover SUV burst near Friend's colony in Etawah. Police said if the car had been travelling at high speed, the consequences could have been disastrous.

The police arranged for another vehicle to enable Raina to complete the journey.

The cricketer's vehicle did not have a spare tyre and he was stranded for some time until locals informed the police and he was sent in another vehicle to Kanpur. The incident happened at 2 am.

According to police, Raina was driving the car when the incident took place. 

Raina will be hoping to put in strong performances in the Duleep Trophy after being snubbed in India's limited overs squad for the Australia series.

(With Agency inputs)