ICC World Test Championship Final: “I Will Not Have Too Many Expectations From Him” – Sanjay Manjrekar Says Ajinkya Rahane Form Will Start From His Last International Match

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Ajinkya Rahane {PC: AP}


Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels there will be less pressure on Ajinkya Rahane for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final as he was dropped from the squad. He also believes that it will be no different in the big game and that there will be less expectation of him.

Ajinkya Rahane was called up to the Indian squad for the ICC WTC final against Australia following injuries to Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant. The hitter was cut from the team last year after a torrid run. He last played for India in the Test against South Africa in January 2022.

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However, after being dropped from the Indian team last January, he put in tough yardage in the domestic season and scored crucial runs for his team. He finished the season with over 600 races to his name. But despite this, he was fired from the BCCI annual contract.

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Not many expected him to make it to the Indian team, but he showed great form in LPI 2023 too and was back on the team. It will be a great opportunity for him to claim his place in the team once again and show why he was selected.

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Sanjay Manjrekar said that Ajinkya Rahane will feel a bit relaxed as he got a post-retirement plan. He also mentioned why the batter will have less pressure. Speaking on Star Sports, he said:

“In terms of thinking, there will be a little less pressure on him because he almost got dropped and he has one more chance. He will feel a bit relaxed as if he has a post-retirement plan.

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ICC World Test Championship final: ‘I don’t think you’ll see a different Ajinkya Rahane in this Test match,’ says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar went on to say that he does not have any expectations from Ajinkya Rahane and if he performs it will be good for the team. He said that for him the main players will be Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli. He elaborated:

“Ajinkya Rahane’s form will start from her form in her last international test match. I also played first class cricket after being dropped. You score runs but you don’t have that much confidence.”

“I don’t think you will see a different Ajinkya Rahane in this test match. If he succeeds, it’s very good, but I won’t have too many expectations of him. My main players will be Rohit Sharma, Pujara and Virat Kohli.”

The final of the ICC World Test Championship will be played from June 7 to 11 at The Oval England. Both teams have arrived in the UK and have started their preparations in full swing. It remains to be seen who will get their hands on the trophy on June 11.

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