Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane recently revealed his reasons for withdrawing from county commitments with Leicestershire. Ajinkya Rahane expressed his desire to take some rest before the domestic season, as he had been playing continuous cricket for the past four months.

Ajinkya Rahane’s plan to join Leicestershire for the One-Day Cup was delayed due to his commitments with the India national cricket team. The right-handed batter represented India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final and a two-match Test series against the West Indies.

Want To Prepare For The Indian Domestic Season – Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane highlighted that representing Mumbai is an honor for him. Rahane said that he is currently focusing on fitness and preparing for the upcoming Indian domestic season.

“The last 4 months have been gratifying and with the high intensity cricket that we have played it is now time to recuperate and recharge my body for the domestic season that lies ahead of us.”

“Representing Mumbai @MumbaiCricAssoc at every stage possible has always been a matter of honour for me and I will be working hard on my fitness over the next 2 months to be at my best for the domestic season which starts in October.

“Hence I have decided to opt out of the planned county stint with Leicestershire and prepare for the Indian domestic season.”

The last 4 months have been gratifying and with the high intensity cricket that we have played it is now time to recuperate and recharge my body for the domestic season that lies ahead of us. Representing Mumbai @MumbaiCricAssoc at every stage possible has always been a matter… pic.twitter.com/qpbgPzsonj

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 2, 2023

Leicestershire Have Been In Regular Touch With Me – Ajinkya Rahane

The 35-year-old expressed gratitude towards Leicestershire for understanding his situation and hoped to continue his association with them in the future.

“Leicestershire have been in regular touch with me and have been very understanding of the changing situation and I am hopeful of renewing my relationship with them in the future.”

Rahane was recalled to the national team for the WTC final as Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the game due to a back injury. The batter scored 89 and 46 runs in the two innings of the summit clash. However, he managed to score only 11 runs in two innings against the West Indies.

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