‘He wanted to answer critics…’: Bravo says ‘Dhoni’s guidance’ woke Rahane up Cricket
Two days after India’s WTC final team was announced, Ajinkya Rahane Still remains a topic of discussion. The experienced right-hander, who last played for India in January 2022 in South Africa, was included in India’s 15-member squad for the WCT final against Australia after he was dropped from the annual central contract.
Was it because of his stupendous performance in IPL 2023, where he is currently scoring at a strike rate of 199 with two match-winning fifties in five matches? Or have injuries to Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant forced the selectors to fall back on Rahane? Is it only for this WTC final? There are many questions. But Rahane will not complain. He would like to make the most of his second life and has the full support of his IPL franchise.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Dwayne Bravo said that Rahane wanted to silence the critics and he has been helped by the support of CSK skipper MS Dhoni. The former West Indies star lauded Rahane for making some subtle changes to be more attacking.
“CSK team management always backs and encourages every player and Rahane was no different. He has changed his approach and worked hard on his batting. He wanted to answer the critics with his bat and he is doing just that. Rahane’s result is a combination of his changed mindset and Dhoni’s guidance as a captain. I am sure he will continue to do well for CSK as well as the Indian Test team in future.
Bravo revealed how happy the team management is with Rahane back in the Indian team. He also lauded the 34-year-old as one of the best Indian players to have played in the IPL
“We are all very happy with Rahane’s selection in the Indian Test team. For me he is one of the best local players to have played in the IPL. He has once again proved his credentials to regain his place in the national team. I have always been a big fan of Rahane. He has done well in the earlier IPL as well playing with various teams including RR. Now he is proving his worth for CSK.
