Ajinkya Rahane | ||||
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Personal information | ||||
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Full name | Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane | |||
Born | June 5 1988 | |||
Dombivili,Maharashtra, India | ||||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | |||
Role | Batsman | |||
Batting style | Right-Handed | |||
Bowling style | Right arm Medium | |||
ODI debut (cap 191) | 3rd September 2011: v England | |||
Last ODI | 11th January 2013: v England | |||
ODI shirt no. | 37 | |||
Domestic team information | ||||
Years | Team | |||
2007-present | Mumbai | |||
2008-10 | Mumbai Indians | |||
2011-Present | Rajasthan Royals | |||
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Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane (born 5 June 1988, in a Maratha family, Maharashtra) is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed [[batsman]], who represents India in international competitions. Rahane represents [Mumbai Cricket Team] in domestic competitions and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He is an top-order batsman, and was a crucial factor in Mumbai's 38th title win. He has a sound technique and is versatile in his stroke making. His well timed drives, lofted shots and late cuts reinforce the orthodox style of play in which power is not the only factor in scoring quick runs
Playing career[]
Rahane made his [[List A]] debut for Mumbai against Delhi in the Ranji-One Day Trophy in March 2007, at Delhi Scoring 61 runs on debut he was instrumental in 171 runs match winning opening partnership with Wasim Jaffer. This was before his Ranji Trophy Debut. He progressed through the Mumbai ranks and has also been a part of the India U-19 and the India A. Ajinkya Rahane has also turned out for India Blue & Green in the Challenger Series, and West Zone in the [[Duleep Trophy]].