INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RR’S RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS
Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an “instinctive and attacking player”, highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format.
Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR’s three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season.After the SRH game, Rahane had brushed aside concerns over his strike rate, saying he has had “one of the best strike rates” since 2023 and that criticism often comes with “a certain agenda”.
Speaking on the sideline of the third season of Bengal Pro T20 League here, Rahane once again delved on his batting.“I have always been an instinctive player, an attacking player. But the franchises I played for earlier, my role was different,” Rahane said.“It’s always been about the team for me… how I can contribute. Whatever the management asked at that point, it was about fulfilling that role to the best of my ability.” (PTI)
