Twitter was flooded with reactions after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed for just nine runs off 12 balls in the 2024 IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, April 28. Opening the innings for the hosts, the 35-year-old once again failed to provide a solid start.
Ajinkya Rahane has been poor with the bat so far this season, managing just 170 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 123.19. He has been criticized widely for his form and batting approach from fans and pundits alike. Here’s a look at some reactions on X (formerly Twitter) following Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal for nine runs against SRH at Chepauk on Sunday evening:
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“35(30), 5(8), 36(24), 1(3), 9(12). These are Ajinkya Rahane’s scores in the last 5 innings he has played in this IPL. I’m fearful today’s match can be his last IPL match as well if CSK loses,” a fan wrote.
Ajinkya Rahane World Record
With eight catches in the first Test of the 2015 Sri Lankan tour, Rahane surpassed the record for most catches in a Test match worldwide. He made his fourth century in a Test at PSS, Colombo, with a score of 126 in the second innings as India won the match.
Ajinkya Rahane’s unique world record of never being run out in Tests: Ajinkya Rahane is the first batsman in Test history to be involved in 200 partnerships without ever being involved in a runout. He brought up this unique world record on his way to his 11th Test ton in Ranchi on Sunday.
Ajinkya Rahane notched up a rare Test record in Ranchi on Sunday. Having never been run out his 61-Test career, Rahane has become the first batsman in history to be involved in 200 partnerships without ever being involved in a run out – neither has he ever been run out nor have any of his partners.
“Not sure why CSK playing with Mr Rahane ..it’s a waste of resources ..brainless team selection,” another fan vented.
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“Retire asap Rahane. Enough of this Terrorism,” a fan expressed.
“Unpopular Opinion: Instead of Rahane if CSK sends me to open the inning, I can score with better sr than Ajinkya Rahane,” a fan boldly proclaimed.
“Ajinkya Rahane is back to his vintage avatar.Throwing his wicket after earing balls and after bringing strike rate down in power play,” one fan posted.
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Inconsistent CSK continues to push for IPL 2024 playoffs
Defending champions CSK have been highly inconsistent in the
ongoing edition of the IPL. After winning the first two home matches, the Men in Yellow suffered two successive away defeats. Once again, they won the next two fixtures before losing their last two clashes, both
against the Lucknow Super Giants. Watch: Kavya Maran’s Reaction During SRH’s Loss vs RCB Sparks Meme Fest
Currently with eight points from as many matches, the five-time IPL winners are placed sixth in the points table. Next up, they will face Punjab Kings at home on Wednesday, May 1.
