Senior batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has played for India for almost 18 months, doesn’t want to feel “regret” for the time that was missed and plans to bat with the same “intent” in the World Test Championship final against Australia as he did in the recently finished IPL.
Rahane told BCCI.TV on the sidelines of India’s training session ahead of the big clash:
“Coming back after 18-19 months, whatever has happened, good or bad, I don’t want to think about my past. I just want to start afresh and keep doing whatever I have been doing.”
“Personally enjoyed playing for Chennai Super Kings as I have been batting well throughout the season, even before IPL. I had a very good domestic season and I felt good. So this comeback was a bit emotional for me.”
Rahane talks about Intent and Mindset
Rahane, who played for CSK in the team that won the fifth IPL championship, has already garnered plaudits for his aggressive batting style and higher strike rate in T20 matches. His 27-ball 61 against the Mumbai Indians in particular demonstrated a change in attitude.
“I want to bat with the same mindset and show same intent that I showed before coming here in IPL and Ranji Trophy. I would not like to think about format whether it is T20 or Tests. The way I am batting now, I don’t want to complicate things and the more I keep it simple, better it is for me,” the Mumbai batter added.
After being selected for India’s 15-man squad for the final against Australia, which will take place from June 7–11 at The Oval, Ajinkya Rahane will have a second chance at winning the WTC. Rahane, one of the team’s six specialist batters, steps in for the injured Shreyas Iyer, who just had back surgery. The Former Vice Captain wil look to make ammends after losing the final last year.
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