Before the first ODI in Sri Lanka, as Rahane was kept out of the XI, Kohli explained the situation. ”Mayer played some steely tennis in the first set, hitting neat and powerful shots to stave of. Brad Guzan could return to goal and 35-year-old DaMarcus Beasley, a veteran of four World Cups, could start at left back, as the pair did for the 1-1 draw at Mexico in June. ”Stripped of the ODI vice-captaincy before this series, Rahane carried drinks without any ego in the first four matches. IPL 2018, SRH vs RR: Hyderabad give Rajasthan a Royal hammering to record first winIPL 2018, SRH vs RR Preview: Sunrises Hyderabad hope to spoil Rajasthan Royals’ returnA few days ago, while batting at the nets in Pallekele, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravi Shastri had a discussion. A few minutes later, he flicked the ball over another Italian player before putting Morata in a goal-scoring position. I will call experienced players in the team to give inputs in our practice sessions, match preparation and game style. The latter, an India Test legend, played just 86 ODIs and never featured in a World Cup during his 16-year-long international career. That he is out of the playing XI in the ODIs didn’t affect his intensity for a moment. MS Dhoni, dropped him following a laborious nine off 25 in a 300-plus chase in an ODI.