Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw Look Forward to 2020 IPL
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The 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to be played in the UAE from September 19 and nearly all the franchises have already reached there as well.
However, veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is currently focusing on maintaining his physical and mental health before the challenging Indian Premier League (IPL).
Alongside Rahane, his Delhi Capitals teammate Prithvi Shaw also wants to do well in the cash-rich league. However, they will travel to United Arab Emirates on Sunday for the upcoming 53-day tournament.
"There is no doubt that it will be a challenging trip for everyone involved. But like everyone else, I've spent these last few months focusing on my physical and mental health, and taking care of my family," He said.
"So the time I've managed to spend with them has put me in a positive frame of mind." Rahane said and also claimed that the tournament will be tough to play in a bio-secure bubble.
"This IPL will be a very different experience for all of us, and we need to make sure that we are all very positive when we hit the ground running. The key is to take one step at a time," he added.
Meanwhile, star opener prithvi Shaw said, "We have spent the past 4-5 months dealing with this pandemic, so everyone is aware of all the do's and don'ts. We all have been preparing mentally to live and play under such circumstances, and taking all necessary precautions for our safety and well-being."
Shaw again added, " We know people have a lot of expectations from us, but our focus will be on making the most of the training sessions we get in the UAE, and re-creating that fantastic team environment which made us so successful last year. We also have the chance to gel with the new players and then set our sights on the IPL season."
