Time and again, the Rajasthan Royals batsman has shown that size does not matter. The slightly-built 26-year-old has not only become the mainstay of the Indian national team, but also the IPL franchise with some brilliant knocks.

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Sunday’s 55-ball 76 was another special innings, which helped Royals score their fifth successive win and a big one for his team considering it came against multiple-time champions Chennai Super Kings.

Royals have several international superstars in their fold this year, but Rahane has outshone them all. His batting is a delight to watch, and he is perhaps one of the best players of the pull shot in the country at the moment.