The world of sports activities is filled with surprises, similar to life itself. This was definitely the case for Ajinkya Rahane, who was dropped from India’s Check workforce final 12 months and was picked by Chennai Tremendous Kings later in IPL 2023 mini-auction.

Many noticed it as a protracted shot, and few anticipated him to start out within the enjoying XI. And but, of their current recreation towards Mumbai Indians, Rahane confirmed why he was definitely worth the danger.

On his CSK debut, Rahane placed on a present, scoring 61 runs from simply 27 balls, together with seven fours and three sixes. And to high it off, he additionally set a brand new document for the quickest fifty of the season, attaining it in simply 19 balls.

Because of his blistering knock, CSK chased down the goal of 158 runs towards Mumbai Indians with ease and gained the match by seven wickets. Talking within the post-match convention, Rahane expressed his want to play a Check match at Wankhede Stadium, which additionally occurs to be his dwelling floor.

“I all the time take pleasure in enjoying at Wankhede. I’ve by no means performed a Check right here. I might need to play a Check right here,” stated Rahane, who led India to a well-known Check sequence win in Australia in 2021.

Rahane additional revealed that he was not privy to his CSK debut till the toss, as Moeen Ali was feeling unwell and had to get replaced by him.

“There’s nonetheless a protracted technique to go. Immediately, I used to be unsure about my place within the eleven. I received to know simply earlier than the toss, for me it’s about enjoying one recreation at a time and staying within the second.”

Rahane to make a comeback in India’s Check workforce: Report

In line with a PTI report, Rahane is anticipated to be within the operating for a spot within the 15-member squad for the WTC remaining. It’s value noting that India will face Australia within the remaining of the World Check Championship, which is about to happen in England in June.

After being dropped from the Check squad and shedding his BCCI annual contract, Rahane’s final Check look was in South Africa in January 2022. The Mumbai batter averages simply 20.25 in his final 15 Check matches with no centuries and simply three fifties to his title.