Ajinkya Rahane Builds Ultimate T20 Batter! Only 2 Overseas Players Inducted

Ajinkya Rahane builds his ultimate T20 batter [Source: AFP]Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has always been admired for his astute cricketing mind and for his ability in assessing the game with remarkable clarity. That discerning perspective came to the fore once again when he was asked to build his ‘ultimate T20 batter’.In his assessment, the cricketer named former teammates Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni multiple times, while also reserving a place for Rohit Sharma in his star-studded selection.Ajinkya Rahane builds his ultimate T20 batterWhile speaking on Cricbuzz, Ajinkya Rahane was recently asked to build his ultimate T20 batter. In his assessment, the cricketer picked former captain Rohit Sharma for his six-hitting abilities, and named all-time great Virat Kohli for his shot-making skills.ALSO READ“When MS Dhoni’s Door Was Closed, No One Was Allowed”- Ajinkya Rahane’s Sensational RevelationRahane also named AB de Villiers for his cricketing IQ and Chris Gayle for his penchant of going berserk straight from the outset in the powerplay overs.Notably, the legendary batter picked MS Dhoni thrice, including for his running between the wickets and finishing abilities. Here is a look at Rahane’s choices for his ‘ultimate T20 batter’.Six-hitting – Rohit SharmaShot-making – Virat KohliRunning between the wickets – MS DhoniCricket IQ – AB de VilliersPower-hitting – MS DhoniGame awareness – Virat KohliPowerplay acceleration – Chris GayleFinishing – MS DhoniAjinkya Rahane’s choices may sound biased towards his former teammates, but each selection reflects a specific quality that made these players stand out in the shortest format.Ajinkya Rahane backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for World Cup 2027Not long ago, the former Indian cricketer also backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play for Team India up until the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year. According to Rahane, Rohit’s experience will prove vital for India on testing South African pitches, and he urged fans and selectors to not judge the legendary opener based on series-to-series form. The ex-batter also made a similar argument for Virat Kohli, claiming that the two seasoned pros should be allowed to play freely by letting them play till the multi-nation ODI spectacle next year.ALSO READEngland Champions vs Australia Champions Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where to Watch WCL Match 16 Live On TV, OTT, App?