"One-Two Years Ago...": Ajinkya Rahane's Subtle Dig At KKR, DC Post Resurrection At CSK

Ajinkya Rahane played a total of 9, 2, and 7 games in the last three seasons of the Indian Premier League.

Ajinkya Rahane has credited talisman MS Dhoni's leadership for his transformation at Chennai Super Kings as the veteran Indian batter continued to wow fans with his never-seen-before power hitting in this season's Indian Premier League. Rahane slammed his second half-century of the season, an eye-popping 29-ball 71 not out, to lead CSK's 49-run rout of KKR in their IPL match here on Sunday.

"The only thing I tell you... I really enjoyed my knock, really happy that we won this match," Rahane said at the post-match press conference.

Giving credit to Dhoni, Rahane said he just needed an opportunity, something the World Cup-winning skipper gave him to rediscover his form.

"You get a chance to learn many things when you play under Mahi Bhai (MS Dhoni). As a batter and cricketer, you always want to grow," he said.

"The way the format is evolving, I feel as an individual you have to keep growing and developing your skills." Rahane has 209 runs from five innings with an average of 52.25 this season. And his tournament strike-rate -- 199.04 -- is the highest among specialist batters.