There is a big decision taken by Rajasthan Royals management after smith caught in ball tampering while playing third Test against south Africa that Ajinkya Rahane will lead Rajasthan Royals in 2018’s IPL series, who is also a Indian Test wise captain. While facing press conference Ajinkya told them that he is very excited to lead the Rajasthan Royals in upcoming IPL.
Ajinkya Rahane excited to lead Rajasthan Royals
Australian captain Smith got the suspension of one Test and charged his full match fees as per its code of conduct after admitting ball tampering.
Australian captain Smith caught in ball tampering while playing the third Test against South Africa become the main reason that Ajinkya Rahane getting the chance to lead the team.
Ajinkya Rahane is the best choice for the Rajasthan Royals as a captain for 2018‘s IPL. Rahane was one of Royals’ premier performer with 2333 runs in 72 innings.
I am very much excited and eagerly waiting to be captaining the team that I have always considered as my family. I would love to say many thanks to the entire management of Rajasthan Royals for showing the trust in me and considered me for this role. I was played for continues 4 years for the same team and be back with the Royals again.
In 2008, Rahane started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians but played for the Royals from 2011 to 2015 until and unless the franchise was suspended for two seasons by the BCCI.
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