
West Zone captain Rahane asks team-mate Jaiswal to leave the field
Jaiswal appeared to be sledging South Zone batter Ravi Teja, and was asked by Rahane to leave the field for seven overs

Jaiswal appeared to be sledging South Zone batter Ravi Teja, and was asked by Rahane to leave the field for seven overs

Ajinkya Rahane has reportedly suffered a serious hamstring injury which has rendered him unfit for the England tour.

There was a gentle rhythm to the manner in which Rahul batted, and a high level of fitness as well for the Indian team is a good sign.

Virat Kohli will return to lead India in the second Test against top-ranked New Zealand on Friday, posing a welcome selection dilemma for the hosts.

Rahane is averaging only 22 this year with only two half-centuries 15 innings. Asked again if criticism motivates him, he said, “Everything motivates me. playing for India motivates me. I am not bothered about criticism.”

Rohit and Rahul together have bailed India out in the first innings, but Kohli, Pujara and Rahane will need a big score under their belt before they leave Lord’s.

Ajinkya Rahane’s position in the team of late has been a somewhat under-rated one. The Indian Vice-Captain showed his skills as a captain but has faced criticism over his consistency over the last few years. Is the criticism justified, though? A look at the numbers may suggest that they aren’t. After all, Ajinkya Rahane has […]
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