'New beginnings for me in IPL this year': Ajinkya Rahane looking forward to 2020 season
Cricket | August 05, 2020 20:21 ISTDelhi Capitals' new acquisition Ajinkya Rahane has said that he is looking forward to the 2020 season of the tournament.
Delhi Capitals' new acquisition Ajinkya Rahane has said that he is looking forward to the 2020 season of the tournament.
Rahane, who has changed base to Delhi Capitals from Rajasthan Royals, said health should be the top priority.
Rahane feels IPL is the best platform for him to make his comeback in India's limited-overs set-up.
Cricket fraternity on July 30 congratulated all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he and his fiance Natasha Stankovic have been blessed with a baby boy.
Rahane also opined that he tries to stay away from getting too involved in the planning.
Rahane also shared the advice he got from batting legend and former India captain Rahul Dravid.
Ajinkya Rahane last played an ODI in 2018 during the tour to South Africa.
Ajinkya Rahane recalled batting with Sachin Tendulkar during his Test debut against Australia in 2013.
Rahane was backed by Indian skipper Virat Kohli to solve India's No.4 problem during their South Africa tour in 2018. But was dropped right after the series, and did not make another appearance.
Manjrekar believes that even though KL Rahul has done well in white-ball cricket, that can't be a parameter for replacing Rahane in the five-day format.
Rahane revealed that he has managed to take time out for himself amid lockdown and maintained a peaceful mind despite the world going through a crisis.
Rahane turned 32 on Saturday and his teammates wished him in their respective social media handles.
Raina was an integral part of India's fielding revolution under MS Dhoni's leadership which was later continued by current captain Virat Kohli.
Ajinkya Rahane on Monday posted a video on Instagram where he is seen juggling a pink cricket ball with the side of his bat.
Rahane was traded off to the franchise by Rajasthan Royals on the final day of the trading window ahead of IPL 2020 auction in December.
Rahane also said that in a coronavirus-scarred world, the lifestyle of cricketers will undergo a change as far as pre and post-match routines are concerned.
Rahane explained that both Smith and Kohli -- currently ranked No.1 and No.2 respectively in the ICC Test rankings -- are excellent batsmen but their approach to the game is very different.
IPL 2020 has been indefinitely postponed due the COVID-19 pandemic but there is a possibility that it is played behind closed doors in September.
Rahane on Wednesday expressed his admiration for Aussie legend Ricky Ponting while revealing that he used to imitate his batting and fielding styles.
Rahane said that he ended up reaching his coach's home at 9:30 in the morning of the day he was to meet Tendulkar at 04:30 PM.
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