IPL2023 Reflections

Ajinkya Rahane — the player the captain

Subash CV
2 min readApr 9, 2023

Ajinkya Rahane’s brilliant innings ensured a smooth victory for CSK at Mumbai, without any hiccups, following an outstanding display of bowling and fielding by the team.
1. Has Ajinkya Rahane been given enough opportunities with the Indian cricket team, not just under the current but also in previous administrations? Did he work diligently enough to regain his form and strengthen his case, perhaps through a county stint like Pujara?
2. A former India player has spoken about the influence of the ‘mahol’ (environment — previously media, now social media) on player selection for the Indian cricket teams. How significant is this factor, and did Ajinkya Rahane and his fans overlook it?
3. Could there have been better support for Ajinkya Rahane’s exceptional talent and leadership skills? Did we fail to nurture this special talent adequately?
4. With many talented players vying for limited slots in the Indian cricket team, can Ajinkya Rahane stage a comeback now? Is he a potential candidate for the captaincy role in CSK?
5. If yes, for CSK, could Ajinkya Rahane be the next captain of the Indian Test team? While his leadership skills have never been questioned, it is his form that has been a concern.

What can other players learn from this? What can other leaders, incl corporate, learn from this? #fullpotential is a choice.

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Subash CV
Subash CV

Written by Subash CV

Leadership Coach, ICF Mentor Coach, Healer. Former Banker. Dog lover. Aspiring author. Used to be an aspiring singer.

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