Following Aussie skipper Steve Smith’s involvement in a ball-tampering scandal in the 3rd Test against the Proteas at the Newlands in Cape Town, he was stripped off the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals. Ajinkya Rahane was made the new skipper, and he was elated after being elevated to the captain’s role.
Speaking on his appointment as a skipper Rahane said:
“I am very excited to be captaining the team that I have always considered as my family. I would extend my thanks to the entire management of Rajasthan Royals for having shown the trust in me and considered me for this role. I am thrilled to be back with the Royals again and I am ready to get to work and do all that I can, to ensure we go all out and give our best. We won’t miss a beat as we gear up for yet another exciting IPL season in a few days from now.”
“I would also like to thank the fans and followers who have stood by us and I look forward to their continued support for Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season,” added Rahane. The middle-order batsman is a perfect example of a perfectionist who will look to lead the team from the front. He is a very calm and composed individual.
There is no doubt about the fact that Rahane is a very dedicated individual. He showcased his talent with the bat despite not being regarded as a typical T20 player. He has led India in one of the most important Test matches which elevated them to the top spot in the ICC Rankings in Test cricket. Te match was against Australia at Mohali. It was back in 2015 that he was handed over the Indian captaincy for the three-match bilateral series ODI series and a two-match T20I series.
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