'Journey Is Not Always Smooth Sailing': Ajinkya Rahane Comes Up With An Inspirational Message Post Getting Into The Indian Side For WTC Final

The Mumbai-based batter has played a few blinders for Chennai Super Kings and sealed a spot in India’s final squad of 15 against Australia in south London between June 7 and June 11.

Post making his way into the Indian squad for the much-awaited  ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval in June, Ajinkya Rahane came up with a post where he opened up about his process. The veteran batter has donned the Indian jersey in 82 Test matches for India but then he was ruled out from the team due to his poor form.

However, in the ongoing 2023 edition of the IPL, the Mumbai-based batter has played a few blinders for Chennai Super Kings and sealed a spot in India’s final squad of 15 against Australia in south London between June 7 and June 11.

“In my career as a professional cricketer, I have realized that the journey is not always smooth sailing. There are moments when things don’t go as planned, and it becomes tempting to get bogged down by the result. However, I have learned that it is essential to stick to the process and not let the outcome affect our focus. As I look back on my career, I realize that the moments when I stuck to the process, despite the unfavorable result, were the ones that taught me the most. These are the moments that helped me grow as a person and as a cricketer. I realized that the times when I let the result dictate my approach were not my finest moments,” wrote Rahane on his LinkedIn account.

“Sticking to the process is not only essential in cricket but in any field that demands excellence. It helps us focus on the things that we can control and take ownership of our actions. When we focus on the process, we don’t get overwhelmed by the outcome, and it keeps us motivated to keep working towards our goals.”

“As someone who has been in the spotlight for several years, I know that the expectations can be overwhelming. However, I have learned to not let the pressure get to me and focus on the things that I can control. It is the same advice that I would give to anyone who is looking to advance in their field. So, let us all focus on the process and trust in our abilities. The results will follow, but until then, let us keep working hard and keep pushing ourselves towards excellence,” he added.

Rahane was elated with his selection in the Indian squad while Suryakumar Yadav was left out from the squad despite being the vital cog in ODIs and T20Is. This is the second time that India will take part in the WTC finals as they lost to New Zealand at the inaugural World Test Championship final at Lord’s in 2021.