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Ajinkya Rahane, who once led India to a famous Test series win in Australia during the 2020-21 season, has been making headlines again, this time in the County Championship Division Two.
Rahane, currently not a part of India's national team, is representing Leicestershire and has shown his class with a crucial century on the fourth day of their match against Glamorgan.
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Ajinkya Rahane's crucial innings under pressure
Leicestershire found themselves in a precarious position at 74 for 3, trailing by 225 runs in their second innings against Glamorgan. The situation demanded a calm and experienced head, and Rahane, with all his experience, stepped up to the challenge.
Walking in when his team was struggling at 37 for 2, Rahane displayed a masterclass in batting under pressure. Rahane, who had scored an unbeaten 47 at stumps on Day 3, carried his form into the final day, eventually reaching a well-deserved century.
Ajinkya Rahane registers his second #CountyChamp century and first for Leicestershire pic.twitter.com/LR05eM09nx
— Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 1, 2024
He reached his century in style, cutting back-to-back deliveries to the boundary, eventually scoring 102 runs off 192 balls. His partnership with Peter Handscomb has been pivotal in Leicestershire's fightback against Glamorgan.
For those unacquainted, Rahane's last appearance for India was during the West Indies tour in July 2023. Since then, he has been out of the Indian setup.
𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗 💯🤩
— Leicestershire CCC 🦊 (@leicsccc) September 1, 2024
What a knock by @ajinkyarahane88! He cuts back-to-back deliveries for four to reach his first century for the Foxes. What a player. 💫
📸 - @John_M100
🦊#GLAvLEI pic.twitter.com/dFhNeUIvcz
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Can Ajinkya Rahane stage a comeback to the Indian Test Team?
Ajinkya Rahane has long been a crucial figure in India’s middle order, playing pivotal roles in both overseas and home victories.
However, his inconsistency has often kept him on the edge, leading to periods where he has been in and out of the national squad.
Despite these challenges, Rahane’s experience and contributions cannot be overlooked. With 5077 runs, including 12 centuries in 85 Tests, his pedigree is well-established.
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As Rahane continues to impress in the County Championship with Leicestershire, the question arises: can he make a comeback to the Indian Test team?
Given his experience especially in tough overseas conditions, he could be invaluable. His recent performances in England might just be the boost he needs to reassert his place in the squad.
