Chennai Super Kings middle order batter Ajinkya Rahane believes that his best is yet to come in the league and was grateful to play under legendary skipper MS Dhoni in IPL 2023. The Indian veteran played an astonishing knock of 71 off just 29 balls at a colossal strike rate of 244.83 against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.
The 34-year-old, who was discarded from the Indian setup following his poor form, has been impressive for the four-time champions, since his debut against Mumbai Indians, where he played an explosive knock of 61 runs off just 27 balls in his first match for the franchise.
Ajinkya Rahane made a stunning comeback in this edition of the cash-rich league and revamped himself in IPL 2023 to score at a quick pace for the CSK side. Rahane was the player of the match for his outstanding knock against two-time champions.
“I really enjoyed my knock, but I feel my best is (yet) to come. I really want to continue this form, I am finally getting a chance to play. If you see one or two years back, I was not getting a chance to play. If I can’t play consistently then how will I show how I can play and what shots I have in my arsenal,” said Rahane.
Coming into bat in the 8th over, Rahane joined with New Zealand’s Devon Conway in the middle to take on the bowlers to cleaners, with Conway being dismissed for 56(40) in the 13th over, Rahane along with Shivam Dube to produce a partnership of 85 runs off just 38 balls to help Chennai Super Kings to post a highest total of 235-4 in IPL 2023 against two-time champions.
Great Learning To Play Under MS – Ajinkya Rahane On Playing Under Indian legend
“Great learning to play under MS. Played under him in India and played under him at CSK for the first time. Whatever he says, you listen. I want to be in the moment, live in the present, and take it one match at a time,” Ajinkya Rahane said.
Rahane has been roped in by CSK at his base price of INR 50 lakhs. Earlier, speaking to the media Ajinkya Rahane was delighted to play for the four-time champions. Speaking on his performance.
“I want to let my bat do the talking. For me, it is all about timing the ball and playing proper cricketing shots. It is about backing my game rather than trying to copy someone else. It is important to back one’s method.
Ajinkya Rahane has reinvented himself in this edition of the Indian Premier League, adding a new dimension to his batting, playing at a high strike rate in the middle order, and will look to continue fine form going into the second half of the cash-rich league.
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