Ajinkya rahane He was appointed captain Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) For the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This composition is joined by the ranks of newly appointed captains such as Shreyas iyer and Rajat Patidar, who will also lead his franchises in the coming season.
While Kkr can move from one captain to another, the captain is not something new for Rahana. The 36-year-old boasts one of the most successful former Indian team skippers with a pronounced record in a short period that he led the team.
Rahane’s extraordinary record as a captain of an Indian cricket team
Rahane was running like a cricket skipper for a short but impressive. In December 2020. The captain is India to a historic test victory in AustraliaWith an unforgettable triumph in the fourth test in Brisbane, finishing a 32-year-old undefeated driving home in place. Rahane played a key role, achieving an essential 112 run in another test. Through his leadership, he boasted a undefeated record, securing four victories and two draws from six tests.
Rahane’s record as a captain in those Day International (Zad) is perfect, with India winning all three matches he led, which gave him a 100 % rate of victory. In the Test Crite Rahana, Captain India is in 6 games, scoring four wins, two draws. Its composed approach and sharp strategic insights have left a permanent legacy in the Indian cryr.
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Rahane’s record as a captain in IPL
Rahane is a captain of a total of 25 IPL matches between 2017 and 2019, leading both of them Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Growing supergiants full (RPS). His captain’s record is 9 wins and 16 losses, resulting in a 36%percent percentage. Under his leadership, Royals reached the playoffs in the 2018 season, but it lacked the finals.
In 2017, Rahane is a captain for one supergiants match instead of a regular skipper Steve Smithwhich was unavailable due to food poisoning. Rahane was also a Key RPS player during the two seasons he played for the franchise, especially in the 2016 season, where he appeared as a team leading team.
In his two seasons as Captain Royals, Rahane led the team in 24 matches, but his leadership faced challenges. Until the 2019 season, due to inconsistent appearances, Rahana Smith replaced the captain in the middle of the tournament. Despite the modest record record, Rahane’s time like the IPL captain marked his quiet leadership and contribution as a key player for both teams.
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