Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "First-class cricket can become five-day cricket. We play Test matches over five days and in five days the possibility of a result is almost guaranteed. You will get more results. Every game should be result-oriented,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane concluded : "Even if things do not go your way in two-three games. There are many boys who enjoy going through it in the red-ball format. And I have told all of them that you have to enjoy every moment because this is real cricket,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "In four-day games, on flat decks, you do not really get results. We tried to get as many results as possible, but it becomes challenging. In five-day cricket, that will happen more frequently. I don't know how it can be fit into the calendar, but five-day cricket will make domestic cricketers get used to the rigours of first-class cricket,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "How to survive sessions, how to be disciplined with the ball, all these factors can be taken care of if we play all Ranji Trophy games over five days. Anyway, the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final are five-day games. If it is implemented in the league [stage], nothing like that,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "I am extremely disappointed that we could not qualify for the knockouts. This bunch definitely takes red-ball cricket seriously. And my message to everyone is you should enjoy four-day cricket. Everyone wants instant success but patience, focus and determination is critical for this format,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : “In four-day games, on flat decks, you don’t really get results. We tried to get as many results as possible, but it becomes challenging. In five-day cricket, that will happen more frequently,”

india Saturday, January 28, 2023 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “But if you are made to slog for three more sessions, it will give them a better opportunity to develop better Test cricketers,”

india Saturday, January 28, 2023 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane says : “Thoda Delhi waale khush ho jaaye (Let Delhi people enjoy a bit),”

expressindia Friday, January 20, 2023 5:52:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “It’s a challenge. You have to adapt to it. In Mumbai, we have red soil wickets, which are completely different. In Delhi, wickets are generally slower and lower. Different parts of the country have different types of wickets”

expressindia Friday, January 20, 2023 5:52:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “Obviously, Mumbai will play like Mumbai only. But our focus is to play one game at a time. What has happened in the past, that’s gone. Start fresh for every game and take confidence from the previous ones. Also, we respect our opponents and play to our strengths,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The atmosphere is very good. It’s a very happy dressing room. I get to learn many things from all these guys and that’s my motto; my mantra is to keep learning from every individual and grow as a cricketer,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane answered : “It’s important to back each and every individual in the team. I always believe that you have to put your arm around a guy who is not doing well or going through a rough patch. It’s important to give them that kind of confidence, give them that freedom, not only on the field but off the field. He can come to me and talk to me about whatever he wants or what’s going on in his personal life. So, I always give that freedom to my players,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I was thinking about old times and when I first came into the Ranji team. How I used to play, what was my thought process? I have gone back to the drawing board and I am trying to be the Ajinkya that I used to be in my initial days,” “No major changes but small changes, skill-wise, now I have to be in the moment thinking for Mumbai and doing well for them. That’s on my mind completely. I am not thinking too much about my own batting but preparation matters a lot to me. Preparation has been really good even before Ranji season,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "Any team can go through the phase that Delhi is going through. As an opponent we aren't taking them lightly,"

Hindu Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:06:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "Our focus is to play one game at a time. What's happened in the last five games is past. It's important to take the confidence from previous matches and come into that game,"

Hindu Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:06:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “You will win matches, you will lose matches. It is important how you go and play each and every game, and each and every session. That’s important. As a team we are confident. We respect every team and we know each team in our group really well and our focus is to play to our potential and back our strength and play with freedom,”

expressindia Monday, January 2, 2023 7:55:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “There was no mistake (in his style of batting that his average dipped), we were playing in India for the last three years. If you look at the players who are batting at number three, four or five their average has come down because of the wickets. Pujji-Virat and my (Pujara, Kohli) averages have come down,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:50:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “This means a lot to me. The last time I played a Duleep Trophy (in zonal format) was in 2009-10 when we won the championship,”

timesofindia Monday, September 26, 2022 6:42:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "You have to follow rules and respect the game, your opponents and the umpires. That's the way I have always played my cricket and I will continue to do so. There are certain things you must follow on the field, if you don't, you get off the field. This is my mantra," "I believe in always respecting your opponents, umpires and match officials. So you have to handle certain incidents in a certain manner,"

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “I think zonal cricket is very important for those players who have been doing well for their states – Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and Duleep Trophy are very important for picking out Test cricketers for India in the future,”

expressindia Sunday, September 25, 2022 6:10:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "See, I believe in following my processes. Right now my focus is on the Duleep Trophy and doing well for the West Zone team and then we’ll see what happens in future. But I believe that it’s important to be in the moment and focus on what’s in your hand right now, rather than focus on your future. So right now my focus is completely on the Duleep Trophy, playing one game at a time," "Rehab was really good. At the NCA all of them looked after me really well. I was there for two months, I had to follow a strict routine and strict diet. Want to keep fit and keep scoring runs? I was practising indoors in Mumbai. Here I have just begun playing outdoors. I am really excited about the Duleep Trophy and looking forward to doing well,"

newindianexpress Thursday, September 8, 2022 8:59:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “I’m looking forward to starting from zero again. We will see what happens in the future and I believe it is important to be in the moment and focus on what’s in hand right now rather than focus on your future,”

Hindu Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The rehab was really good. It took me two months to get fit. I had to follow a strict diet and routine for those two months, but it was really good. I just want to be fit throughout the season and keep scoring runs,”

Hindu Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "See, I believe in following my processes. Right now, my focus is on the Duleep Trophy and doing well for West zone team and we will see what happens in future,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, September 7, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "When I played (Duleep Trophy) last time in 2009-2010, it was in zonal format. When you play zonal (format), a lot of players get an opportunity. I always believe that you need to give importance to domestic cricket, Ranji and Duleep. It is great that all zones are participating and it is a great sign,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, September 7, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane stated : “As a brand ambassador I have been following Cricket Pang since last year. Being a sports enthusiast, I am confident about the success stories that will be written by Cricket Pang IP in the India. As a shareholder, I will work closely with the brand to ensure our products reach a wider audience in India,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:19:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "When he came in, he was disappointed and angry and he said, 'Pujara bhai came and reminded me that I was on 97. I wasn't even aware. Had he not said anything, I would have probably completed my hundred',"

dnaindia Friday, June 17, 2022 1:27:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "The players who appeared in the pictures were actually waiting for their takeaway order. Due to bad weather, they had to wait inside. The story that appeared in the news was really wrong,"

dnaindia Friday, June 17, 2022 10:25:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The players who appeared in the pictures were actually waiting for their takeaway order. Due to bad weather, they had to wait inside. The story that appeared in the news was really wrong,”

news18 Friday, June 17, 2022 7:01:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Wriddhiman Saha ) : "He was expecting to play the first game but we went with Wriddhiman because he was a senior player,"

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:50:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "I don't know what people talk about me outside and I also don't think about it that much. I have my family and friends around me, which is important. It's their (people) job to say good or bad things, my job is to do practice, play cricket and perform. And even then if I fail to perform, I will go back to my practice and improve my game,"

dnaindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 8:41:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane told : “That (injury) was really unfortunate. But my rehab is going really well. I am recovering really well. I was in Bangalore (at the NCA) for nearly 10 days and I am going there again for my rehab and recovery. It’s been on track,”

news18 Thursday, June 2, 2022 7:17:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The only thing different this time is that I got an opportunity to play after a long time,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, March 27, 2022 3:58:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Shane Warne ) : "Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has died. The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can’t quite believe it. RIP Shane"

tamworthherald Friday, March 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Shane Warne ) : "Shocked to hear about Shane Warne's departure. Shared some wonderful years with him during the start of my career. Rest in peace, legend!"

tamworthherald Friday, March 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "First-class cricket can become five-day cricket. We play Test matches over five days and in five days the possibility of a result is almost guaranteed. You will get more results. Every game should be result-oriented,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane concluded : "Even if things do not go your way in two-three games. There are many boys who enjoy going through it in the red-ball format. And I have told all of them that you have to enjoy every moment because this is real cricket,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "In four-day games, on flat decks, you do not really get results. We tried to get as many results as possible, but it becomes challenging. In five-day cricket, that will happen more frequently. I don't know how it can be fit into the calendar, but five-day cricket will make domestic cricketers get used to the rigours of first-class cricket,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "How to survive sessions, how to be disciplined with the ball, all these factors can be taken care of if we play all Ranji Trophy games over five days. Anyway, the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final are five-day games. If it is implemented in the league [stage], nothing like that,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "I am extremely disappointed that we could not qualify for the knockouts. This bunch definitely takes red-ball cricket seriously. And my message to everyone is you should enjoy four-day cricket. Everyone wants instant success but patience, focus and determination is critical for this format,"

irishsun Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : “In four-day games, on flat decks, you don’t really get results. We tried to get as many results as possible, but it becomes challenging. In five-day cricket, that will happen more frequently,”

india Saturday, January 28, 2023 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “But if you are made to slog for three more sessions, it will give them a better opportunity to develop better Test cricketers,”

india Saturday, January 28, 2023 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane says : “Thoda Delhi waale khush ho jaaye (Let Delhi people enjoy a bit),”

expressindia Friday, January 20, 2023 5:52:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “It’s a challenge. You have to adapt to it. In Mumbai, we have red soil wickets, which are completely different. In Delhi, wickets are generally slower and lower. Different parts of the country have different types of wickets”

expressindia Friday, January 20, 2023 5:52:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “Obviously, Mumbai will play like Mumbai only. But our focus is to play one game at a time. What has happened in the past, that’s gone. Start fresh for every game and take confidence from the previous ones. Also, we respect our opponents and play to our strengths,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The atmosphere is very good. It’s a very happy dressing room. I get to learn many things from all these guys and that’s my motto; my mantra is to keep learning from every individual and grow as a cricketer,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane answered : “It’s important to back each and every individual in the team. I always believe that you have to put your arm around a guy who is not doing well or going through a rough patch. It’s important to give them that kind of confidence, give them that freedom, not only on the field but off the field. He can come to me and talk to me about whatever he wants or what’s going on in his personal life. So, I always give that freedom to my players,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I was thinking about old times and when I first came into the Ranji team. How I used to play, what was my thought process? I have gone back to the drawing board and I am trying to be the Ajinkya that I used to be in my initial days,” “No major changes but small changes, skill-wise, now I have to be in the moment thinking for Mumbai and doing well for them. That’s on my mind completely. I am not thinking too much about my own batting but preparation matters a lot to me. Preparation has been really good even before Ranji season,”

news18 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:17:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "Any team can go through the phase that Delhi is going through. As an opponent we aren't taking them lightly,"

Hindu Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:06:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "Our focus is to play one game at a time. What's happened in the last five games is past. It's important to take the confidence from previous matches and come into that game,"

Hindu Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:06:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “You will win matches, you will lose matches. It is important how you go and play each and every game, and each and every session. That’s important. As a team we are confident. We respect every team and we know each team in our group really well and our focus is to play to our potential and back our strength and play with freedom,”

expressindia Monday, January 2, 2023 7:55:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “There was no mistake (in his style of batting that his average dipped), we were playing in India for the last three years. If you look at the players who are batting at number three, four or five their average has come down because of the wickets. Pujji-Virat and my (Pujara, Kohli) averages have come down,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:50:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “This means a lot to me. The last time I played a Duleep Trophy (in zonal format) was in 2009-10 when we won the championship,”

timesofindia Monday, September 26, 2022 6:42:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "You have to follow rules and respect the game, your opponents and the umpires. That's the way I have always played my cricket and I will continue to do so. There are certain things you must follow on the field, if you don't, you get off the field. This is my mantra," "I believe in always respecting your opponents, umpires and match officials. So you have to handle certain incidents in a certain manner,"

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “I think zonal cricket is very important for those players who have been doing well for their states – Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and Duleep Trophy are very important for picking out Test cricketers for India in the future,”

expressindia Sunday, September 25, 2022 6:10:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "See, I believe in following my processes. Right now my focus is on the Duleep Trophy and doing well for the West Zone team and then we’ll see what happens in future. But I believe that it’s important to be in the moment and focus on what’s in your hand right now, rather than focus on your future. So right now my focus is completely on the Duleep Trophy, playing one game at a time," "Rehab was really good. At the NCA all of them looked after me really well. I was there for two months, I had to follow a strict routine and strict diet. Want to keep fit and keep scoring runs? I was practising indoors in Mumbai. Here I have just begun playing outdoors. I am really excited about the Duleep Trophy and looking forward to doing well,"

newindianexpress Thursday, September 8, 2022 8:59:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “I’m looking forward to starting from zero again. We will see what happens in the future and I believe it is important to be in the moment and focus on what’s in hand right now rather than focus on your future,”

Hindu Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The rehab was really good. It took me two months to get fit. I had to follow a strict diet and routine for those two months, but it was really good. I just want to be fit throughout the season and keep scoring runs,”

Hindu Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "See, I believe in following my processes. Right now, my focus is on the Duleep Trophy and doing well for West zone team and we will see what happens in future,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, September 7, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane added : "When I played (Duleep Trophy) last time in 2009-2010, it was in zonal format. When you play zonal (format), a lot of players get an opportunity. I always believe that you need to give importance to domestic cricket, Ranji and Duleep. It is great that all zones are participating and it is a great sign,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, September 7, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane stated : “As a brand ambassador I have been following Cricket Pang since last year. Being a sports enthusiast, I am confident about the success stories that will be written by Cricket Pang IP in the India. As a shareholder, I will work closely with the brand to ensure our products reach a wider audience in India,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:19:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "When he came in, he was disappointed and angry and he said, 'Pujara bhai came and reminded me that I was on 97. I wasn't even aware. Had he not said anything, I would have probably completed my hundred',"

dnaindia Friday, June 17, 2022 1:27:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "The players who appeared in the pictures were actually waiting for their takeaway order. Due to bad weather, they had to wait inside. The story that appeared in the news was really wrong,"

dnaindia Friday, June 17, 2022 10:25:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The players who appeared in the pictures were actually waiting for their takeaway order. Due to bad weather, they had to wait inside. The story that appeared in the news was really wrong,”

news18 Friday, June 17, 2022 7:01:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Wriddhiman Saha ) : "He was expecting to play the first game but we went with Wriddhiman because he was a senior player,"

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:50:00 AM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : "I don't know what people talk about me outside and I also don't think about it that much. I have my family and friends around me, which is important. It's their (people) job to say good or bad things, my job is to do practice, play cricket and perform. And even then if I fail to perform, I will go back to my practice and improve my game,"

dnaindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 8:41:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane told : “That (injury) was really unfortunate. But my rehab is going really well. I am recovering really well. I was in Bangalore (at the NCA) for nearly 10 days and I am going there again for my rehab and recovery. It’s been on track,”

news18 Thursday, June 2, 2022 7:17:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said : “The only thing different this time is that I got an opportunity to play after a long time,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, March 27, 2022 3:58:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Shane Warne ) : "Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has died. The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can’t quite believe it. RIP Shane"

tamworthherald Friday, March 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT

Ajinkya Rahane said ( about Shane Warne ) : "Shocked to hear about Shane Warne's departure. Shared some wonderful years with him during the start of my career. Rest in peace, legend!"

tamworthherald Friday, March 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT