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Ajinkya Rahane, India’s seasoned batsman, has made a comeback for the World Test Championship against Australia after being dropped from the Test selection. In red-ball cricket, the elegant middle-order hitter from Mumbai has aided his team on numerous occasions.
Rahane is a top-order batsman for the Indian cricket team who has made some significant contributions to the team’s success over the years. Here’s a look back at some of his top knocks for India:
- 147 vs Australia, Melbourne, 2014 – In the Boxing Day Test of 2014, Rahane played a pivotal role in India’s victory by scoring a brilliant century in the first innings. His knock of 147 runs helped India post a formidable total of 465 and take control of the match.
- 126 vs South Africa, Delhi, 2015 – In the fourth Test of South Africa’s tour of India in 2015, Rahane scored a magnificent century in the first innings to help India take a big lead. His knock of 126 runs included 11 fours and 4 sixes and was instrumental in India’s victory in the match.
- 132 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2015 – In the third Test of India’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2015, Rahane scored a magnificent century in the second innings to help India set a target of 386 for the hosts. His knock of 132 runs included 14 fours and 3 sixes and was crucial in India’s victory in the match.
- 103 vs England, Lord’s, 2018 – In the second Test of India’s tour of England in 2018, Rahane scored a century in the first innings to help India take a lead of 13 runs. His knock of 103 runs included 15 fours and was crucial in India’s fightback in the match.
- 112 vs West Indies, Kingston, 2019 – In the second Test of India’s tour of West Indies in 2019, Rahane scored a century in the first innings to help India take a big lead. His knock of 112 runs included 14 fours and was instrumental in India’s victory in the match.
These are just a few of the top knocks that Rahane has played for India over the years. He is known for his solid technique, temperament, and ability to score runs under pressure. His contributions have been invaluable to the Indian cricket team, and he continues to be a key player in their success.
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