Star India batter Ajinkya Rahane is known for his amazing batting performances in the longest format of the game. He has been one of the most reliable batters in overseas conditions for India. Though he is out of international cricket for the last year, he has made headlines with some amazing knocks in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
In the shortest format of the game, Rahane has displayed a completely different side of his game. In the ongoing tournament, he has scored 209 runs in five games so far. But his strike rate of 199.04 has stood out. Rahane has also hit two fifties this season, emerging as a surprise package for the Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, after his amazing performance in IPL and a decent domestic season, Indian Cricket Team management recalled him for the upcoming World Test Championship finals.
Rahane’s inclusion has been praised by everyone as the 34-year-old batter has an extensive experience in overseas conditions. Meanwhile, a recent report suggests that CSK skipper MS Dhoni has been consulted by the selectors and team management before Rahane’s inclusion. According to the report, team management asked Dhoni about Rahane’s batting performances in the nets and off-field status.
Ajinkya Rahane had an amazing domestic season for Mumbai
The Mumbai-born batter had an amazing season in domestic cricket this year. He scored 634 runs in just seven Ranji Trophy matches and the runs came at a healthy average of 57. He along with Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw led Mumbai to win some crucial games though they failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, one thing which team management will be looking for is Rahane’s performance in English Conditions. He has the poorest average in England and has failed to perform up to his Calibre. Rahane has scored 729 runs in fifteen test matches in England at an average of 26.03. The team will expect him to improve his numbers with some outstanding performances in the finals against Australia.
Here is how fans react to MS Dhoni’s role in Rahane’s inclusion:
Make @msdhoni the captain for the World Cup. All problems solved. Huge balance and exceptional value added.
— Nilanjan Datta (@DattaNilanjan) April 27, 2023
If we won the WTC – MS Dhoni inputs were taken for declaring the winner ?.
— CMA Monesh (@Cmamonesh) April 27, 2023
That’s what we have best selection committee, one of the best Indian team management much Appreciated the way functioning by @BCCI
— Arvind Raghava (@ArvindRaghava5) April 27, 2023
Dhoni changed the face of Indian cricket and he is still doing this
— Abhishek (@MSDianAbhiii) April 27, 2023
Abb mahi bhai ko hate dene wale
Uss taraf jana pic.twitter.com/CeOPzm8QLY— jetha hi?ler ? (@sterns_haschen) April 27, 2023
If we lose everyone will blame Dhoni and if we win everyone will call him credit stealer
— ?????????????™ (@Itzshreyas07) April 27, 2023
Wow, someone who is not even playing international cricket for past few years has direct influence on the selection committee that he says who needs to be in the team !!
— That Nair Guy (@surajv369) April 27, 2023
Rohit Sharma is ready to lead Team India in one more ICC Tournament match so it's obvious these stunts will be pulled off by his PR to make scapegoats . No one's falling for these articles bro . Dhoni doesn't even care about any team other than CSK
— ` stan ajju (@kurkureter) April 27, 2023
There are only 4 selectors in the selection committee & the post of chief selector is void if BCCI is keen to take Dhoni's advice then formally declare him as the chief selector.
— Kunnal (@iamnowayfunnyy) April 27, 2023
Rahane’s recent domestic numbers are decent and also he is in form. To jo player form me hai usse tab chance nhi milega to kab milega.
— Akshay Lamsoge (@GadgetGuyAkshay) April 27, 2023
