Ajinkya Rahane, a senior Indian cricketer, has stated that he is unconcerned about outside noise and only wants to improve his game. He also stated that no one can foretell the future, therefore he would not give up on his chances of returning to Team India.
Senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were left out of India's two-Test home series against Sri Lanka in March. Pujara was re-inducted into the India squad for the rescheduled Test against England, which will begin on July 1 in Birmingham, based on his strong achievements in the County Championship.
Rahane, on the other hand, was left out of the Test against England after a poor showing in the IPL 2022, in which he made just 133 runs in seven innings and was forced out of the league due to a hamstring injury.
The 33-year-old was not picked because of his poor batting form or an injury, according to the selectors.
"I have no idea what people say about me outside, and I don't give it any thought. It's crucial for me to have my family and friends around me. It is their (people's) responsibility to say positive or negative things; my responsibility is to practise, play cricket, and perform. Even if I don't perform well, I'll return to my practise and work on my game "'Bandon Mein Tha Dum,' a documentary about that Test series, which India won 2-1 in dramatic circumstances in Australia in 2020-21, will air on streaming service Voot Select later this month, said Rahane on the sidelines of the trailer launch event.
Rahane claimed nobody can foretell the future, thus he will never give up, referring to Team India's comeback in the historic Border-Gavaskar series win after being bowled out for just 36 in the Adelaide Test.
"Nobody knows what will occur in the future. I'll keep trying, I'll never give up, and whether I get the chance or not, I enjoy playing and will continue to do so "he stated
When asked about the pressure of a comeback, the right-handed batter noted that good and terrible form are a part of the game and that it's crucial for him to handle the situation well.
"I'm not under any form of duress. I've never been self-centered, and I've always tried to train hard and perform well whenever I had the chance. Good form and bad form are both part of the game, but how I react to that scenario as a human being is more important to me "he stated
The elegant batter has performed admirably anytime he has been given the chance to lead India, but he is unconcerned about it and prefers to focus on the process and strategy.
"I'm not a big fan of keeping track of things. When I found out (at IPL 2020 in Dubai) that I would be taking over as captain of the team in Australia in the absence of Virat Kohli, I knew I needed to start planning right away. I was thinking about our game plan, our bowling assault, and who we'll be facing "he stated
"Regardless of your sector, I feel it is critical to plan ahead. The records will come later, but the method, which I have always followed, is crucial. It aids you in preparing for a performance "He went on to say.