Rahane, the leader, does things his own way

In an age where captains project certainty loudly, Ajinkya Rahane does something rarer—he reduces panic
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'Bit of a shocker': Ajinkya Rahane slammed for 'batting first' in rain-hit clash vs Punjab Kings

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced heavy criticism on Monday after opting to bat first in a rain-threatened clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. In matches with rain forecasts, captains usually prefer to field first to ...
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3 reasons why Ajinkya Rahane must open the batting in MI vs KKR IPL 2026 match

Kolkata Knight RIders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane's batting position remains the pivot through which the rest of the batting line up is arranged and balanced. Where he bats determines the team's batting depth, and also where certain individuals play, and ...
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'I have Always Been An Attacking Player' - Ajinkya Rahane Defends His Batting Approach Amid Growing Criticism

Rahane was KKR's highest run-scorer in IPL 2025 with 390 runs at a strike rate of 147 He has been opening with Finn Allen despite having other explosive options such as Tim Seifert and Rovman Powell in the ranks Rinku Singh's under-utilisation at No.5 is ...

Rachin Ravindra reveals how Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane shaped his test preparation during IPL stint

Rachin Ravindra returns home from IPL early. He feels ready for New Zealand's Test matches in Ireland and England. Ravindra gained valuable insights from top players like Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli.