Ajinkya Rahane won’t be part of English county facet Leicestershire as deliberate earlier as he needs a break from cricket after hectic worldwide engagements, the membership stated.
The 35-year-old Rahane was to hitch the county membership in June however his arrival was pushed again as a result of elevated worldwide commitments. He flew straight to England after the IPL (Indian Premier League) for the World Test Championship remaining, earlier than heading on India’s Test tour of the West Indies this month.
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The membership stated with these involvements beforehand not factored into his schedule, Rahane has now expressed his want to take a break from cricket throughout August and September, which means he won’t function for Leicestershire as deliberate.
“Firstly, we are fully understanding of Ajinkya’s situation. He has experienced a hectic schedule in recent months, both in India and travelling with the national team, and we accept his wishes to recover and spend some time with his family,” director of cricket Claude Henderson stated in an announcement issued by the membership.
“We have been in constant communication with Ajinkya and accept how situations can change quickly in cricket. He is extremely grateful for our understanding and still hopes to play for Leicestershire one day.” Australian Peter Handscomb will substitute Rahane. Handscomb has prolonged his stick with the Foxes to function in subsequent month’s Metro Bank One Day Cup.
“Thankfully, we had planned for a situation like this, and we are delighted Peter is staying on with the team. He brings many qualities alongside his batting and wicketkeeping, including strong leadership, which is a massive help to Lewis (Hill) and the rest of the guys in our changing room,” Henderson stated.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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