Ajinkya Rahane set for county stint with Leicestershire in One-Day Cup

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane is ready to embark on a new cricketing adventure. The veteran batsman has signed with Leicestershire County Cricket Club for the upcoming One-Day Cup replacing South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder.

This move comes as Rahane finds himself out of the Indian national team setup. For Leicestershire it’s an opportunity to bring in a player with vast international experience. Rahane boasts an impressive record with over 26,000 runs across all formats including 51 centuries.

“I’m really excited to have another opportunity to come to Leicestershire” Rahane said. He expressed enthusiasm about working with the coaching staff and contributing to the team’s success. Rahane had been slated to join Leicestershire last summer but international commitments prevented it.

The 36-year-old’s arrival bolsters the defending champions’ squad for the One-Day Cup. His wealth of experience including 195 appearances for India should prove invaluable. Rahane’s best international score of 188 against New Zealand in 2016 highlights his potential impact.

For Rahane this county stint offers a chance to showcase his skills and potentially catch the eye of Indian selectors once again. Cricket fans will be eager to see how the accomplished batsman fares in English conditions as he begins this new chapter in his career.