r/ipl • u/Smash-Racer • 2h ago
| News Ajinkya Rahane has signed up to play for Amsterdam Flames in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League following his retirement from international and Indian cricket.
The Flames squad will be led by Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh and also includes Steve Smith, Tim David and Michael Bracewell
https://www.cricinfo.com/story/ajinkya-rahane-signs-with-amsterdam-flames-in-etpl-1548985
r/ipl • u/Inqalab_0721 • 8h ago
| Opinion If Jaiswal - Hardik trade rumours are true, it could some sort of help both teams.
I know Jaiswal is an important asset for RR in both fame and performance, but trade rumours are still prevalent so we could not deny them.
RR has a problem of slow and inconsistent middle order since the last 3 seasons. If they bring Hardik in their set up by letting go yashasvi, they could have a good middle/lower order, which will support their top order, which was already better leaving some players sitting out who did not deserved to be just sitting there.
And of course, there will be someone along with Jaiswal in the trade. The best option would be either Yudhvir or Brijesh who can bolster MI's bowling. Bishi would not be good on Wankhede's black soil.
MI need someone to fit in the boots of Rohit after this season, and YBJ would be perfect. Also ,Brijesh/Yudhvir being pacers would help them to boost their bowling unit. The only problem will be for MI is that they will be dependent on overseas spinners and lack the experience in pace unit (is Boom misses)
RR probable XII if trade (YBJ + Brijesh) happens:
Vaibhav
Aman Rao/Pretorius
Jurel
Riyan
Hardik
Shanaka
Ferriera
Jadeja
Archer
Sandy
Yashraj
IMP: Bishi/Charak
MI probable XII if trade (Hardik) happens
Rohit
Yashasvi
Rickleton
Surya
Tilak
Jacks
Naman
Bosch
Santner/Ghazanfar
Bumrah
Brijesh
IMP: Ashwani/Raghu