Rahane had a strong start of this season. The veteran batter played a solid knock of 67 runs off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, showing he was ready to lead from the front. But after that one knock, he lost his form miserably.
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He’s a very calculating player: Chandrakant Pandit backs Ajinkya Rahane
However, Chandrakant Pandit has backed Rahane and explained that his role at the top is not just about attacking but also about controlling the innings after the powerplay. He pointed out that Rahane has shown solid form in the recent seasons, and he is just fulfilling responsibility.
The former KKR coach also felt Rahane was feeling the pressure because the franchise was not doing well, and that can affect any player, and that is something happening with him.
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His role is to build innings, not just attack: Pandit defends Rahane’s approach
Since KKR has power hitters like Rovman Powell, Pandit stressed that Rahane understands his role and responsibility and his current job is more about building the innings, which he is trying to do. He signed off by saying, “The way he has been batting suggests he is doing what’s expected from a top-order batter after the powerplay.
Of course, other players in the team have different roles—especially the power hitters. KKR rely on players like Rovman Powell to accelerate the scoring and take the game forward aggressively. In the end, it’s about balance within the team, and Rahane’s approach fits into that structure.”
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