Ajinkya Rahane proud of achievements but wants Rajasthan to do better – Cricket News Update
The 23-year-old top-order batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 based Royals, and his name in the top run scorers of this year’s edition of the mega
event.
“I have only done my part and the rest has been destiny. To top the charts in a competition like IPL is really a proud achievement for me,” shared the young Indian batsman.
Rahane, who is now part of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harbhajan-Singh-c61453. The former Mumbai batsman has performed out of his skin for the Royals in this season, scoring 98 runs in the
first game of the season, before going on to register an unbeaten 103 and an 84-run knock against Royal Challengers Bangalore and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils respectively.
Despite being proud of his achievements, the right-hander wished his franchise, which sits 6th on the points table after 13 games, was in a better position in the tournament as well. “I would have really loved to see my team in a better position
than it is,” said Rahane.
The 5th season of the IPL has seen fireworks in terms of batting performances, with Caribbean dynamite, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 leading the pack after 515 runs from 12 matches. Rahane is right behind Gayle, with 480 runs in 13 outings, scoring at an average
of 43.63 and a strike-rate of 132.59
The Maharashtra-born lad further revealed how he used to idolize players like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229 in his youth, and that it is nothing short of a dream to have played amidst such legends. “I was glad to be a ball boy in that game to catch a
glimpse of my heroes Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid,” he shared.
The youngster went on further to share that fame and money has not changed the person he was, as he came from a humble background, and acknowledges the sacrifices his parents made for his success.
“Well, my approach to life hasn't changed at all. I am the same Ajinkya for everyone around me. But coming from a lower-middle class family I did understand the value of money.”
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