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The records in England don’t bother Ajinkya Rahane, and he doesn’t care about that criticism either.
Rahane is expected to feature in the World Test Championship final in Southampton, which will be held in May.
India will play New Zealand in the final of the 2015 World Test Championship, to be held on June 18th.
Winning is really important (than) whether I score a hundred or not, says Ajinkya Rahane, India Test vice-captain.
Cricket Team India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says he doesn’t mind receiving criticism for his Test record in England, which starts when the team faces New Zealand in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) on Friday in Southampton. Rahane, who was India’s leading scorer in the victorious three-Test series against Australia in Australia in 2020-21, stated that he is happy to contribute to the team’s total even if it’s by contributing with a “30 or 40” regardless of whether the team wins or loses. While he acknowledged that winning is more important than his total, he concluded that “I’m happy to do it either way, whether it’s with a 30 or 40, but it’s more important to win.” “Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Rahane, who averages 29.26 from 10 Tests in England, said: ‘I believe my England form from before is something I can use in this game to my advantage.'” “Criticism is fine by me. It’s because of the criticism I’ve been receiving that I’m here. Whether others dislike me or not, I always want to give my best.”
In closing, he added, “For me, it’s vital to contribute whenever I’m able, whether it’s as a batsman or a fielder.”
“Criticism never enters my mind. I don’t care if others criticize me, that’s their problem, and their job is to give me criticism. Everything is out of my control. For me, I try to control what I can, give my best effort, work hard, and stay consistent with my process and results will eventually follow “Rahane commented, “
“I will use my natural abilities. Regardless of whether or not I score a hundred, I want to win. No pressure is put on me and I am pleased if my 30 or 40 is of value to the team “additionally, he mentioned
Additionally, Rahane is India’s highest run-scorer in the inaugural WTC, racking up 1095 runs (three hundred and six fifties) over the two-year period.
However, those innings are in the past for Rahane, who made it clear that the World Test Championship final was just another Test match and that he wanted to be switched on mentally.
“I prefer to live in the present moment. I am aware of the factors. Being in the moment is the key; adjusting to the conditions is crucial. Also, the fact that I scored the most points doesn’t matter anymore. It’s no longer possible. I want to play freely, I don’t want to put added pressure on myself “Rahane commented.
“It’s only in your head. If we can transfer our mental state to something new, it’s vital. For one game, we have to think of it as just another game instead of thinking of it as a final or a championship game. We only want to give our best and play good cricket in the five days, and stay consistent in the tournament “As well, he added.
