Looked Absolutely In Fine Touch - Mumbai Coach On Ajinkya Rahane Ahead Of Ranji Trophy
Mumbai domestic team’s head coach Amol Muzumdar stated that senior Indian pro, Ajinkya Rahane, has hit the practice nets already and is looking in great touch ahead of the Ranji Trophy.
The BCCI has confirmed that the Ranji season will begin on February 10 and will be played in two phases. Rahane, who has gone out of favor with the selectors, is keen on returning to the domestic circuit and regaining his lost touch.
“Ajinkya is definitely looking forward to it. We have met a few times now, he has been practicing with the Mumbai team. He has had about couple of sessions already. Looked absolutely in fine touch,” Muzumdar was quoted as saying to PTI.
“They both are due for a big one” – Muzumdar on Ajinkya Rahane, Pujara
Even Cheteshwar Pujara finds himself in trouble after an average outing in the South Africa series. He has also been advised to return to Ranji where he will turn for his home side, Saurashtra.
“We don’t have to look too much into the future but what is lying ahead of us is Ranji Trophy. They both are due for a big one. I feel it is just a question of confidence. Sometimes batting is nothing but confidence. If you can regain that confidence somehow. It will come only if you score a big hundred,” Muzumdar stated.
Talking about Pujara, Saurashtra head coach Niraj Odedra stated: “Pujara is not like other batters. He always has a specific plan when he walks into the nets. He is very meticulous in the way he trains. Today he wanted to practice against reverse swing which he may encounter in the Sri Lanka series.“
India will play Sri Lanka in a 2-match Test series at home and it will interesting to see the squad the selectors opt for.
