We want to dominate Australia in every department: Rahane

INDIA BATSMAN AJINKYA RAHANE has stated that his side has plans for every Aussie and explained that the hosts will look to dominate the men from Down Under in every department. 

The two sides are set to engage in a four-match Test series, starting February 23. Ahead of the first game slated to be held at Pune, Rahane indicated that his team won’t shy away from sledging. Speaking to PTI, the Mumbai-lad said,

“We don’t know if they will sledge or not. We have some plans against each of them, I can’t discuss that here, skill wise or sledging wise, there is definitely a plan. We know that Australian players play mind games. Our aim would be to dominate them in every aspect. We will look to play positive cricket, attacking cricket not only against the spinners but all the bowlers. Practice game and the Test match is completely different, so we have to read the condition well and play according to the situation, that would be the key.” 

When asked about the difficulty faced while switching between different formats of the game, Rahane asserted, 

“Whatever format you play, you want to give your best for your team whether it is T20, Test or ODI. But if you are playing two or three formats it is all about how you adjust mentally. It is all about mental adjustments rather than technical adjustment.”

Rahane, who made a comeback after recuperating from a finger injury, scored a 133-ball 82 during the first innings of the recently-concluded lone Test against Bangladesh. Speaking about the innings, the 28-year-old added,

“That innings was very important for me. I was really excited about that Test match, coming back after two months and importantly I got 82, good to spend time in the middle. But it is important to start afresh here. Australia, we all know, is a very good, experienced team. So it will be important to play to our potential, back ourself in the middle. As a team we are playing really well and it is important to take one game at a time.” 

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