India out-favourite Ajinkya Rahane is overjoyed to have Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the Mumbai squad for the upcoming 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match. Ajinkya Rahane praised Rohit Sharma for being relaxed, adding that he doesn’t need anyone to tell him what to do, even at the international level.
Ajinkya Rahane will captain Mumbai in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, starting on 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 during the 2015-16 season against UP.
Aapko Bhi Pata Hai Rohit Ka Character – Ajinkya Rahane
Speaking to the media ahead of Mumbai’s next match, Ajinkya Rahane said that Mumbai are happy to have Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the squad. Rahane has backed Rohit Sharma to come 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 lik (You also know Rohit’s character). I am really happy that both are back in the Mumbai dressing room,” Rahane told the media during Mumbai’s training session. session on Wednesday.
“Rohit has always been relaxed. Even playing at the international level, 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 comes in, I am sure that he will do well, he has never changed, which is very good,” 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 the last 15 Test innings at an average below 11, with just one half-century.
Meanwhile, defending champions Mumbai are currently third on the points table in Group A with 22 points, having won three of their five games.
He just plays this game – Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane said that Rohit Sharma might only play in the current Ranji Trophy match and might miss Mumbai’s last group stage match against Meghalaya. “I think he’s only playing this game; I’m not sure about the next game. His additions in the next four days will be really 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, which starts on February 6. The Mumbai vs Meghalaya match is scheduled from January 30 to February 2.
I am really sure about Rohit – Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane pointed out that Rohit is determined and hungry to perform well. He said that Rohit was batting well in the last practice sessions.
“What’s important is (that) he’s hungry, he’s determined to be good. I’m sure once he gets in, he’ll get a big one. He batted really well (in) a couple of sessions yesterday, so that’s part and parcel of a player’s career, I’m really confident in Rohit,” Rahane said.
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