On Wednesday, India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane voiced his opinion on the preparation time cricketers will need before competitive games resume. India’s test specialist and middle-order batsman feels cricketers need at least a month to train and back in form before the games begin.
Rahane also believes sports should return only after a vaccine for the Corona Virus is discovered. He spoke about how the Covid-19 free world will see massive changes in the lifestyle of cricketers in regards to pre and post-match routines.
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Recently, The Mumbaikar was named brand ambassador of ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) app. Rahane joined hands for the online press conference of the same. Speaking then, Rahane said, “We would be needing three to four weeks of proper practice before playing any kind of competitive game.”
Rahane also spoke about how much he misses cricket. Rahane also reveals how he is using the free time at hand in the lockdown to focus on his fitness.
He said, “…I am missing my batting. But obviously, cricket should only start when we get a vaccine to fight the virus. I am following the chart given by our trainer. I am also doing ‘free weights’ at home apart from meditation.”
The middle-order batsman speaks how things like wild celebrations and group hugs will change in the post corona world.
“I think we might go back to the good old days when fielders would still stand in their designated positions after the fall of a wicket and clap. Maybe handshakes will be replaced by a ‘Namaste’. But once sport resumes, you can’t take anything for granted. The safety of the fans will be of utmost importance. There will be changes in lifestyle while traveling. Especially before and after the match,” Rahane said.
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Rahane wants to stay positive about the chances of him getting called back in white-ball cricket. A few months earlier, there were reports regarding the same. Rahane, who has featured in 90 ODI’s and 20 T20I’s is an experienced white-ball cricketer for India.
“It’s all about being positive. I want to do well for my country in all formats. I have a belief in myself. You never know what the future has in store for you. This lockdown has taught us to be a little more patient, belief in my routines and I am confident, the end result will be great,” Rahane said.
