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CSK can purchase again Ajinkya Rahane at IPL 2025 public sale to regain middle-order stability

Ajinkya Rahane, who was launched by CSK forward of IPL 2025 public sale, might add the much-needed stability to their energy packed middle-order

Ajinkya Rahane turned out to be quite the surprise package when he landed up in CSK in 2023. Known for his ability in the red-ball format, it was assumed that the Mumbai batter had no future in white-ball cricket. But that changed with his arrival to CSK. Fans got to witness a never seen before aggressive side of Rahane, quite the polar opposite of what they were used to seeing. Now, Rahane has been released ahead of IPL 2025 auction and is for the grabs for any team. However, it would be wiser for CSK to buy back the batter.

CSK should buy back Rahane for IPL 2025

Ajinkya Rahane‘s experience will provide stability to CSK’s middle-order. Besides, he is already familiar with the team’s strategies after having been a part of the setup for two seasons. Barring 2021, there has been no season when Rahane has not touched the triple figure mark in terms of runs amassed in a season. With 4642 runs to his name, Rahane is one of the best Indian batters who are still active in IPL.

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Rahane took fans by surprise in 2023 with his aggressive batting approach for CSK. The five-time champions have a reputation for being kind towards the seniors and they gave the batter opportunity after opportunity. Rahane hardly wasted any chances. He was a regular in CSK’s playing XI in 2023 and 2024 and scored 326 and 242 runs respectively.

Year Mat Runs Avg
Career 185 4642 30.14
2024 13 242 20.17
2023 14 326 32.60
2022 7 133 19.00
2021 2 8 8.00
2020 9 113 14.12
2019 14 393 32.75
Ajinkya Rahane stats in IPL over last 5 years

Currently, the CSK middle-order comprises of just Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube. The team will be on the hunt to build a balanced squad which have a blend of experience and youth. At the fag end of his career in white-ball cricket, Rahane could find no better place than CSK to finish his stint in the IPL.

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