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Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane

New Delhi - Rahane was elevated to the captain's role last season

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Published: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 9:22 PM

Last updated: Sun 24 Mar 2019, 2:43 PM

They have been an integral part of India's journey to the top of the ladder in Test cricket, but the next two months will see Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli fight it out as both teams look to win the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
While Kohli has led RCB for a while now, this will be Rahane's second season as RR captain and head coach Paddy Upton is excited to have the calm and cool 'Jinx' (as Rahane is fondly called) at the helm of affairs.
Upton made it clear that while comparisons were a part and parcel of any sport, both Rahane and Kohli were unique in their own ways and the way Jinx reads situations and his teammates, is what makes him succeed.
"Rahane has his own unique way of reading and understanding the game and dealing with people." 
 His personality is very different from that of Virat Kohli so they have their own unique strengths," he said.
Rahane was elevated to the captain's role last season after Steve Smith was suspended, due to the Sandpaper Gate. This season will see the India batsman take charge for the second time.
 


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