Chennai Super Kings player Ajinkya Rahane said that he is ready to play at any position according to the team's requirements

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Chennai Super Kings player Ajinkya Rahane said that he is ready to play at any position according to the team's requirements.

"I have always been an opener. I have always opened the batting in the T20 format, so not much of a difference in my role. Still, whatever the management and captain ask me to do, I am always open to doing it. For me, it's always about the team, so whenever I get an opportunity I will give my best," said Rahane in the pre-match press conference. 

"Personally, I am batting really well and had a good domestic season. It is all about having fun but looking to learn every time and nothing changes. So, whenever I get a chance, I would like to contribute my best," he added.

The 34-year-old also stated that he is looking forward to playing under Dhoni again. 

"Experience has been really good so far. We started our training session a long time back and are very happy to be part of the CSK family. Playing under Mahi bhai again... It's a great opportunity for me to learn, played under him in the Indian team for many years, but in CSK, this is my first opportunity to play under him. I'm really looking forward to it IPL"

Speaking about the ‘impact player’ rule, the right-hand batter said: “In this rule, you are never out of the game and whether it's a bowler, all-rounder or batter, every team is in the game till the last ball.

"In domestic cricket, it was different as you had to choose your impact player by 14th over, so here he can come anytime and deliver for the team, so basically you are playing with 12 players, no team is out of the equation till the last ball."