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Brad Hodge, the Australian cricketer, sees great potential in Rajasthan Royals’ opening batsman Ajinkya Rahane. The former Aussie international held that the 23-year-old cricketer from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Maharashtra-c811 is super talented and it is a
treat to watch him bat.
Hodge admires Rahane’s lust for runs and his shot range. The 23-year-old reminds the aging Australian of his younger days as a cricketer.
He said, “He is batting superbly and has hunger for runs. He reminds me of my own younger days. His shots are majestic and I enjoy watching him bat. To my eyes he can be a super talent.”
Rahane has become an indispensable unit of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals' squad. The right-hander has been providing solid starts for Royals, who are currently on top of the IPL points table. Rahane is currently the tournament's highest run
scorer; gashing 304 runs from six innings at an average of 60.80.
Another guy, who according to Hodge has immense potential to become a great cricketer, is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashok-c46345 Menaria. The Australian held that at present Menaria’s services have not been required as Rahane is in supreme form but he believes
that the batter, who comes in at number three will play a key role for Royals as the tournament progresses.
“Rahane is batting very well at the top and they provide us good platform. Ashok Menaria bats at three and can be dangerous once he gets in. You have to get the eye in and he is a very good player of spin bowling and will be very
important for our side,” said Hodge.
Hodge, who used to open the innings for Kochi Tuskers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229. The Wall uses Hodge as a pinch hitter for the death overs
instead of opening the innings with him.
The 37-year-old is enjoying his new role and on Tuesday, April 17, he helped Royals chase down a daunting total of 196 set by Deccan Chargers. Hodge played an unbeaten knock of 48 runs that sealed the win for Royals.
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