"This is a something very personal to me and my wife and to announce it on our daughter's birthday is very special. My wife has been working towards this and has put in a lot of time and effort and I fully support her endeavours," Suresh Raina said. (Photo: AP)

New Delhi: Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Monday launched a foundation to help underprivileged mothers in the country.

Raina and his wife Priyanka made the announcement on their daughter Gracia Raina's birthday.

"This is a something very personal to me and my wife and to announce it on our daughter's birthday is very special. My wife has been working towards this and has put in a lot of time and effort and I fully support her endeavours," Raina said.

"With this foundation we hope to shed light and help women and babies across the country," the batsman, who competed in 223 One-Day Internationals, added.