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The reason behind the delay could be the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi, which is one of the main venues of the tournament apart from Sharjah and Dubai, sources said.
"I do not want to use the word 'retirement' because you are way too young and energetic to 'retire'," Prime Minister Modi said in a letter addressed to Raina.
Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh did not depart for Dubai with the rest of the squad due to personal reasons.
Raina's Indian Premier League franchise, Chennai Super Kings, also welcomed the news with a tweet saying: 'Hello Rio.'
Raina, who last played for India against England in 2018, is eyeing a comeback to the national side with two T20 World Cups lined up in 2020 and 2021.
The veteran batsman is set to miss at least four to six weeks of action.
The 32-year-old left-hander had a niggling knee problem since last season and will require at least six weeks of intense rehabilitation for recovery.
His sharp glovework makes Dhoni India's first choice wicketkeeper in limited-overs cricket, but his batting position for the World Cup, when he will be 38, continues to be debated.
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