WI vs IND: Ajinkya Rahane insists there nonetheless cricket left in him after return to India Test crew

By India Today Sports Desk: Ajinkya Rahane has insisted that there nonetheless numerous cricket left in him after his profitable return to the Indian Test crew and being handed the vice-captaincy function for the upcoming sequence towards the West Indies.

Rahane, who had discovered himself out of the Test crew for nearly 17 months, loved an excellent home season and received the IPL 2023 title with Chennai Super Kings this 12 months. This paved the way in which for the Mumbai batter to be part of the squad for the World Test Championship last towards Australia on the Oval final month.

Despite the loss to the Aussies, Rahane was India’s finest batter within the recreation as he scored 89 and 46. While he was anticipated to be part of the West Indies tour, many have been caught off-guard when the 34-year-old was handed again the function of vice-captain.

Speaking forward of the primary Test in Dominica, Rahane was requested about being given the vice-captaincy as soon as once more. Rahane stated that he was used to the function and was actually glad to be again within the aspect.

“I’m used to this role. I was a vice-captain for almost four or five years. But I’m really happy to be back in the team. I’m really happy to be back as a vice-captain. I’m used to this role,” stated Rahane.

Rahane was requested about his dream comeback to the aspect and the 34-year-old insisted that he nonetheless has numerous cricket left in him and feels much more assured. The Mumbai batter stated that he was having fun with his cricket and batting as properly.

“I’m still young. I still have a lot of cricket left in me. The IPL season was good, the domestic season was also good. Batting-wise, I feel a lot more confident. In the last one and a half years, I worked on my fitness and some other key points. I’m enjoying my cricket at the moment. I’m enjoying my batting as well. I don’t want to think ahead a lot. For now, every match is important, personally and from the perspective of the team. So, I’m focusing on that,” stated Rahane.