As long as I value what I have and respect my cricket, I know I am on the right path. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
I was part of an Under-15 squad training at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Whenever an opportunity comes to play ODI and T20I cricket, I will work hard and make it count. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Rahul Dravid is my role model. I always used to watch him on the television. Now I get to interact with him… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
I always believed in getting better and better in each and every format and give my best. As a batsman, it is… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
I don't try and copy anyone in T20 cricket. My cricketing shots are inside out, behind the bowler, and other shots I… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
I was the ball boy during the Mumbai Test of the home series against South Africa in 2000. I was playing Under-14 cricket. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Obviously, I'm enjoying my County stint. This is the first time I am playing County cricket and it's a different experience. It's… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
If I am playing 18 ball, I aim to see how I can get my strike rate to 150-160. After 6-14 overs,… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
You want to give your best and be the best batsman for the team. So, whenever I go in to bat, I… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
For a batsman, the bat is your main weapon and you need to respect it. The more you respect it, the better… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Outside cricket, I idolise Roger Federer and in the gentleman's game, I look up to Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Not only… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
As a professional cricketer we are used to prepare for any format. For me switching between formats is a mental thing. I… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Last year when I was playing for Hamphsire, Delhi Capitals asked me if I was interested in playing for them. I took… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Once you play County cricket, you get strong in the mind and get used to different methods... If it's swinging or seaming… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
Shifting from Tests to T20s is all about mental adjustment. I think adjusting to different conditions, in different situations is something I… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
At No 3 you have to take a bit more time to find your feet, but at No 5 you take much… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share Image
For a batsman, the bat is your main weapon and you need to respect it. The more you respect it, the better it helps… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
I was part of an Under-15 squad training at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
Sometimes the shots you play in T20s don't look good and you feel that you got out on a bad looking shot. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
Yes, process and preparations are the most important for me as a player. If preparations are not great, that tends to affect performance. When… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
Just to go out there and do well. Get as many runs as possible at the top of the order and get the team… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
As an individual, you take Covid-19 situation aside, you would want your family to travel with you, but because of this situation, safety is… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
I always believed in getting better and better in each and every format and give my best. As a batsman, it is important to… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
Personally, I take every match seriously and give off my best... My aim is to win and there's no time to relax. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
Obviously, I'm enjoying my County stint. This is the first time I am playing County cricket and it's a different experience. It's an opportunity… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
It always helps a team when the opener is able to bat till the 20th over. I am learning to do so. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
I was the ball boy during the Mumbai Test of the home series against South Africa in 2000. I was playing Under-14 cricket. — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
You have to think for your team-mates and give them positive response. Whatever happens as a captain you have to take the responsibility. Backing… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
For me, the most comforting thing is that the team management thinks I am comfortable in any position I am assigned. They trust me… — Ajinkya Rahane Copy Share
