It's good Australians are not picking Kuldeep, Chahal, says Ajinkya Rahane

Indore, Sep 23 (CRICKETNMORE): India opener Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday praised spin pair Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav and said it is good that Australian batsmen are not picking them. Australian batsmen struggled to pick the duo as in the

"See, I don't think about the future. I always give my best whenever I get an opportunity and that's what matters the most. Also, I always think about staying in present and we all don't know what will happen in the future. For me, the best thing is to stick to my game plan, back myself, give my best whenever I get a chance and contribute to the team," Rahane, who is in the team as the third-choice opener, said.

"When Shikhar returns, we all don't know what is going to happen. But, at the moment, for me, it's important to give my best for my team," he added.

On the flexibility of the batting order, Rahane said, "The good thing about this team is anyone can bat anywhere. I also batted at number three, four or five. It is important how you handle and visualise the situation. Also, the minor adjustments are made in the mind."

When the team was having a practice session, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar visited the nets. When asked about what transpired between him and Tendulkar, Rahane said: "We had a net session four days back. He told me to back my own game."

"He also asked me to prepare well and have a good mindset. He spoke about mental preparation and how to remain mentally strong. I got a lot of confidence from his talk," he added.