(IPL schedule | Results)They, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have played six matches so far and won just three, so it’s not been a happy comeback. (RR vs MI match highlights)Captaining an IPL team is a bit like an international player captaining his Ranji team. Like with state associations, IPL team owners expect their captains to mentor the wide-eyed, young, domestic Indian players in the squad, so also the emerging overseas players. A team that keeps its players’ confidence up no matter what is one that will have continued success in T20s. Ajinkya Rahane must become that mentor for Rajasthan Royals.

Source: Hindustan Times April 23, 2018 05:37 UTC