India, Nov. 11 -- For former India cricketer Suresh Raina, 39, his elder sister Renu Raina Taneja has always been someone who knows him simply as Sonu, long before cricket catapulted him to fame. As the siblings reminisce about their childhood in Ghaziabad on Bhai Dooj, Renu recalls his mischief, their festive celebrations and the wedding he missed while playing a Ranji Trophy match. "For me, Bhai Dooj is one of those occasions when I get to remind Sonu that no matter how big a star he becomes, he will always be my little brother," says Renu, who is four years older. Recalling their childhood celebrations, she laughs, "I always looked forward to applying tilak on his forehead and praying for his happiness and well-being. But, he would be more interested in the sweets and what was being prepared in the kitchen." The 39-year-old cricketer admits he was quite a handful growing up. "I was quite mischievous as a child, so I am sure Renu has plenty of stories she could embarrass me with! Whether it was getting into little trouble while playing or doing something I wasn't supposed to, I always hoped she'd be on my side." Renu admits she often covered for him, but made sure he knew she was privy to all his secrets. There is, however, one occasion she still teases him about. "Sonu couldn't attend my wedding and we missed him terribly that day," she recalls, adding, "Even today, whenever we go through my wedding photographs, I always say, 'We missed you so much that day!' It's an emotional memory for both of us, but also one that makes me incredibly proud of him because that game was a big moment in his cricketing journey." For Suresh, Renu has been his constant through it all. "She was there long before cricket became a big part of my identity. With her, I can just be Sonu, her brother." Though busy schedules sometimes keep them apart on Bhai Dooj, a phone call is enough to bring back childhood memories. As Renu puts it, "My only prayer is that he always stays healthy, happy and at peace."...