Before the series against West Indies, Ajinkya Rahane said that Rohit gives freedom, all the qualities of a great captain
Rossiu. Ajinkya Rahane says India skipper Rohit Sharma gives a lot of freedom to his players and has all the qualities of a great captain ahead of the two-Test series against the West Indies starting on Wednesday. Rahane returned to the Test side after 18 months when he was selected in the squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia last month. Rahane, who has played 83 Tests for India, has been named vice-captain for the series against the West Indies. He said on Monday, “I have played this role before and have been the vice-captain for about four-five years. I am very happy to return to the team and again as the vice-captain.
He said, “The World Test Championship final was the first match that I played under Rohit’s captaincy. Rohit gives freedom to all the players and has all the qualities of a good captain. Is. He said, “What is the meaning of at this age. I’m still young man. There is still a lot of cricket left in me. I have done well in IPL and domestic season. My confidence has increased and I have worked hard on my fitness. “Rahane said,” I have worked hard on some aspects of my batting. At the moment I am enjoying my game completely.
Not thinking too much about the future. Every match is important for me. “He said,” Chennai Super Kings gave me freedom in IPL. The role you get as a player, you want to play it. Earlier my role was the facilitator of the innings but CSK gave me the freedom to play natural. Rahane scored 172 in IPL. Scored 326 runs at an average of 49. “I am a natural stroke batsman. It’s just that my role has changed. Whatever responsibility is given to me, I will try to live up to it,” he added.
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Cheteshwar Pujara has been left out of the Indian team while fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been rested. Rahane said it was a golden opportunity for others to stake their claim. He said, “It is a golden opportunity for someone who will play in place of Pujara. I do not know who will play at number three but whoever plays, he will do well. Similarly, this is a good opportunity for the fast bowler who plays in place of Shami. Praising the young Yashasvi Jaiswal, he said, “I am very happy for him. He is very talented and has played brilliantly in the IPL apart from the domestic season for Mumbai. He did well in the Duleep Trophy last year. I would tell him to keep showing his natural game.
