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Ajinkya Rahane is set to represent the Leicestershire county team for 2023 season

January 31, 2023

Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is set to represent the Leicestershire county cricket team for 8 red-ball games and the full Royal London Cup.

Rahane will be a part of the team in June. Leicestershire established the Indian Test batter’s signing by uploading a post on social media on Tuesday, January 31. The 34-year-old is likely to play a major role for the side in the County Championship along with the 50-over matches.

Leicestershire shared on their Twitter handle:

“Leicestershire CCC is thrilled to confirm the signing of India star @ajinkyarahane88 for the 2023 season. The former @BCCI captain will join in June for 8 County Championship matches and the entirety of the One Day Cup.”

✍️ Leicestershire CCC is thrilled to confirm the signing of India star @ajinkyarahane88 for the 2023 season. 🇮🇳

The former @BCCI captain will join in June for 8 County Championship matches and the entirety of the One Day Cup. 🤩

Full story. 👇

🦊#MomentsThatMatter

— Leicestershire CCC 🏏 (@leicsccc) January 31, 2023

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Ajinkya Rahane notably lost his place in India’s Test team following a string of underwhelming performances with the bat. He was dropped from the side after the South Africa tour last year, where he aggregated 136 runs in three Test matches at an average of 22.66.

Ajinkya Rahane has been in outstanding form in Ranji Trophy 2023 Season

Rahane has amazed many with his batting achievement in the current season of the Ranji Trophy 2023. The Mumbai skipper has been the top player for his side in the national red-ball tournament this year.

After excruciating up 664 runs in 11 innings, Rahane is nowadays the leading run-maker for his squad this season. He has hit 2 centuries along with 2 fifties and is averaging 57.63 in the tournament.