Leicestershire, Jan 31: Out-of-favour Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is returning to county cricket for a stint with Leicestershire.
The 34-year-old, who last played a Test in January last year, is set to join Leicestershire after the IPL and will be available for eight County matches, as well as the entire One Day Cup, the club announced on Tuesday.
“I’m really happy to be joining Leicestershire for the upcoming season. I can’t wait to play alongside my new teammates and explore the vibrant city of Leicester,” Rahane, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL, said in Leicestershire’s website.
“I’m extremely excited to welcome Ajinkya to Leicestershire. He comes with a lot of experience and a tremendous work ethic. It’s a great opportunity for us to tap into that.”
Rahane will join the likes of South Africa allrounder Wiaan Mulder, who has rejoined for all three formats, and Afghan quick Naveen-ul-Haq, who has signed for a third consecutive Vitality Blast campaign. (PTI)
