Ravichandran Ashwin Highlights Ajinkya Rahane’s Batting Technique in Ranji Trophy Final
Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about Ajinkya Rahane’s batting technique during the ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha. Rahane survived a close LBW appeal when a delivery from Umesh Yadav seamed back and hit his pads. Replays showed that the decision would have been umpire’s call, but Ashwin believes Rahane’s head position and footwork contributed to his discomfort.
“We have to talk about Ajinkya Rahane’s head position,” Ashwin wrote on Instagram. “When the head falls over, it becomes difficult to play deliveries that cut in. When your head falls over, the delivery that seams in will always trouble you. Ajinkya will have to be wary of that.”
Former Bengal cricketer Joydeep Mukherjee also noticed that Rahane’s foot position indicated he was expecting the ball to come straight to his bat. “The foot pointing towards mid-off tells me that he was playing for the ball going straight and not jagging back otherwise it would be a lot straighter,” Mukherjee said.
Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer was in fine form for Mumbai, scoring 95 off 111 balls. His celebration after reaching his half-century went viral on social media. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was in attendance during the match, providing motivation for Iyer to find his form.
