Rahane set for Leicestershire stint after Windies tour: Reports

Back in January, a 35-year-old Ajinkya Rahane had inked a deal with the County Leicestershire to feature in eight First-Class fixtures and the entire season of the Royal London Cup. However, Rahane’s thumping success in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with 326 runs at a strike-rate of 172.49, saw him return to the Indian setup for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. 

Rahane was one of the influential Indian batters in the final, with an 89 and 46 against the eventual champions, Australia. The presence of Rahane in the final ensured that he wouldn’t be part of the Leicestershire. But according to the latest PTI reports, the right-handed batter is set to feature in the County after India’s two-Test assignment against West Indies.

“Ajinkya, after the two Tests in West Indies (which is supposed to end on July 24), is supposed to fly directly to England and join Leicestershire for the remainder of the season. He will play Royal London Cup in August and a possible four County games in September as he is unlikely to be a part of white ball scheme of things,” a BCCI source in know of things, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

It will be Rahane’s second County appearance after playing for Hampshire in 2019. The 35-year-old is likely to play four First-Class clashes and the entire season of the Royal London Cup.