Underdog India batsman Ajinkya Rahane is excited to have Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in Mumbai's squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match. Ajinkya Rahane praised Rohit Sharma for his relaxed attitude, adding that no one needs to tell him what to do, not even at the international level.
Ajinkya Rahane will captain Mumbai in the upcoming Ranji Trophy encounter against Jammu and Kashmir starting Thursday, January 23 at the BKC ground in Mumbai. Rohit Sharma will return to domestic cricket after almost a decade. Rohit last played his Ranji Trophy match in 2015-16 against UP.
You also found Rohit's character – Ajinkya Rahane
Speaking to the media on the eve of Mumbai's next outing, Ajinkya Rahane said that Mumbai are lucky to have Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the squad. Rahane backed Rohit Sharma to break out of his form slump in the longer format of the game.
“See, Rohit is Rohit. We all know that. Aapko bhi pata hai Rohit ka character (You also know Rohit's character). I am very happy to have both of them back in the Mumbai dressing room,” Rahane told the media during training from Mumbai. Wednesday session.
“Rohit has always been relaxed. Even playing internationally, his character is similar. His attitude is quite relaxed. He knows his game very well, so no one needs to tell him what to do. Once he got into , I'm sure he'll do well. He's never changed, which is a very good thing,” he added.
Rohit scored 31 runs in five innings at an average of just 6.20 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He managed just 164 runs in his last 15 Test innings at an average of under 11 with just one half-century.
Meanwhile, defending champions Mumbai are currently third in the Group A standings with 22 points, having won three out of five matches.
He only plays this game – Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane said that Rohit Sharma might only play in the current Ranji Trophy match and might miss the last group stage match in Mumbai against Meghalaya. “I think they are just playing this game; not sure about the next match. His contributions over the next four days will be very important.
Rohit Sharma has had an outstanding first-class career, amassing 9,287 runs at an average of 49.39 with 29 centuries in 128 matches. He is expected to return as captain for the ODI series against England starting on February 6. Mumbai's match against Meghalaya is scheduled from January 30 to February 2.
I am really confident in Rohit – Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane pointed out that Rohit is determined and eager to perform well. He stated that Rohit has batted well in the recent practice sessions.
“What's important is (that) he's hungry, he's determined to do well. I'm sure once he gets in, he'll get a big one. He batted really well yesterday (in) a few sessions, so it's part and parcel of a player's career I am very confident in Rohit,” Rahane said.
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