Chennai Super Kings veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane said ahead of the first match of IPL 2023 that he is excited to play under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again, adding that he is looking forward to playing in the shortest format of the game. Loves to open the innings but is open to any responsibility the team throws at him. The new season of the Indian Premier League will begin on Friday with the match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Super Giants.
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On the eve of the match, when Rahane was asked about his role in the presence of established openers like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway, he said, “I have always been an opener.” I have always opened in T20 format, so there is not much difference in my role. Still, I am always ready to do whatever the management and captain ask me to do. For me, it is always about the team, so I will give my best whenever I get a chance.
Rahane said that he is in good touch with the bat. He has scored 634 runs in seven Ranji matches for Mumbai. He said, “I am batting really well, I have had a good domestic season. Whenever I get a chance in the team, I would like to contribute my best.
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Rahane is excited to play under Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again. He said, “My experience so far has been really good. We started our training sessions long ago and am very happy to be a part of the CSK family. Playing under Mahi bhai again… It’s a great learning opportunity for me, having played under him for many years in the Indian team. But this is the first time to play under his guidance in CSK.
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