In Short
- Ajinkya Rahane won the player of the match award
- Rahane top scored in the game with 71* off 29 balls
- The batter spoke about MS Dhoni and the learnings from him in the CSK dugout
By India Today Sports DeskOut of favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane starred in Chennai Super Kings’ hammering of Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, 23 April. Rahane, out of the Indian team for his poor outings and slow batting, hit 71* off just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League game at Eden Gardens, to help CSK reach their highest total at the iconic Eden Gardens.
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Rahane was given the player of the match award for his blinder of an innings that included 5 sixes and 6 boundaries, off shots that have never been in the book of the batter. Rahane was asked about his turnaround in fortunes and said that it was the fruit of having a clear mindset.
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“Just clear mindset and nothing else. If your mind is right, then you can do anything. The process is good and I am enjoying myself. The track was sticky initially and then it got better. We had a good start and then I came and went about their business. I am enjoying my knocks and enjoying each and every one of it,” Rahane told the broadcasters after the match.
I am enjoying playing under Mahi bhai. He teaches us a lot and you listen to it and get better. It’s a learning curve for all of us and it’s a pleasure playing under him,” the batter concluded.
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