Rahane, 36, was to join Leicestershire for last year\u2019s season before that stint was put on hold due to the right-handed batter being included in India's squad for the World Test Championship final and subsequent Test tour of the West Indies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m really excited to have another opportunity to come to Leicestershire. I\u2019ve built a strong rapport with Claude (Henderson) and Alfonso (Thomas), and I\u2019m looking forward to playing for the Club this summer. I followed the team\u2019s results last year and was very impressed with what I saw. I\u2019m hoping to enjoy my cricket and contribute to more success for the Club this season,\u201d said Rahane in a statement issued by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rahane has amassed 5,077 at an average of 38.46 in 85 Tests for India, apart from scoring 2,962 at 35.26 in 90 ODIs. His arrival ahead of Leicestershire\u2019s opening One Day Cup title defence game against Notts Outlaws at Uptonsteel County Ground on 24 July will cover up for South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who is expected to be involved in the multi-format tour of West Indies in August.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m really excited to have another opportunity to come to Leicestershire. I\u2019ve built a strong rapport with Claude (Henderson) and Alfonso (Thomas), and I\u2019m looking forward to playing for the Club this summer. I followed the team\u2019s results last year and was very impressed with what I saw. I\u2019m hoping to enjoy my cricket and contribute to more success for the Club this season,\u201d said Rahane in a statement issued by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n