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Rahane signs for European T20 league days after retirement
Ajinkya Rahane has joined Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League, a week after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old former India captain said…
The Story in Brief
Ajinkya Rahane has joined Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League, a week after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old former India captain said the opportunity came the same day he retired, and that Waugh personally called him to ask if he would play for the Dutch franchise.
The tournament runs from August 26 to September 20 across Dublin, Ireland, and The Hague, Netherlands. Rahane told PTI he wants to share his experience and help European players improve. Flames co-founder Steve Waugh called Rahane's leadership and character invaluable in building a winning culture. The league's other marquee names include Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, and Rahul Dravid.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around Rahane's post-retirement move to a new European league is overblown. It is not a grand global mission but a short T20 stint, common for former India players. The league itself is a minor event, not a revolution for cricket in Europe. Ireland's recent win over India is a fair marker of the region's talent. Watch how many European players break into major leagues from this tournament; one or two would be a real achievement. Anything more is marketing.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, rediff.com
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