The world was under his feet by then. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar told NDTV, "What has been impressive about Rahane's career is the way he has made those little changes that have helped him to get better in every format of the game. Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been a daily within the Indian Premier League (IPL) now first with Rajasthan Royals and now with Delhi Capitals, Rahane was handed his India Test cap which brought an end to a lean patch for Mumbai, who had not produced a Test player for India since May 2007. [19] His score of 265 not-out (batting at no. [1][3] Rahane made his Test debut in the March 2013 Border–Gavaskar Trophy. 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After the failures of Rohit Sharma in both tests, the Indian vice-captain was brought back into the playing eleven for the 3rd test where his innings of 48 in the 2nd innings on a dangerous batting pitch proved very crucial in setting up an Indian victory. IPL में इतने बड़े स्कावॉड होते हैं, जिससे खिलाड़ी क्� cricket cricket news national ajinkya rahane dale steyn ipl अजिंक्य रहाणे डेल स्टेन डेल स्टेन आईपीएल dale steyn ipl ipl 2020. In November 2019, Rahane was transferred from Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League. [39] He scored 46 runs in his first innings and quick 37 Runs in 2nd innings as India's Test captain. Written by Shamik Chakrabarty | Kolkata … He was dropped by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the second ODI against Bangladesh but after the series, he was appointed as captain of India for its tour of Zimbabwe for ODIs and T20Is in 2015 when a second string squad was selected. [68], In May 2016, the BCCI recommended him for the Arjuna Award.[74]. EXCLUSIVE: जसप्रीत बुमराह करने जा रहे हैं शादी और इसलिए क्रिकेट से लिया ब्रेक, जानिए किनसे होगी शादी. Shikhar Dhawan, who made a dazzling start to his career in the third Test at Mohali, scoring 187 on debut, was the obvious choice for the Delhi Test until he suffered an injury to the knuckles of his left hand. As of this day, he remains unbeaten with 4 wins and a draw. 'We don't lay everything bare': Ajinkya Rahane on England players' IPL familiarity ‘We don’t lay everything bare’: Ajinkya Rahane on England players’ IPL familiarity Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler have earlier shared the Rajasthan Royals dressing-room with Ajinkya Rahane. [37] In the second Test at PSS, Colombo, he scored his fourth Test hundred, scoring 126 in India's second innings, and India went on to win the match. He scored a century in Sri Lanka in August 2017. Moeen Ali was Virat Kohli’s teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore. [28], Rahane made his debut in Test cricket on 22 March 2013 against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi. "I think when you go to the IPL, there are such big squads and so many big names and so much emphasis on maybe the amount of money players earn and everything like that, so sometimes, somewhere down the line, cricket gets forgotten," Steyn was quoted as saying by a news agency. Despite an overseas average of 55, he was not included in the playing 11 for the 1st and 2nd Test against South Africa in 2018. Rahane was taken in the squad for 16 months and in his presence, he saw seven players make their debuts. 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In the 4th test match at New Delhi, Rahane made centuries in both the innings on a pitch where most batsmen found it difficult to score, and with this feat, he became only the fifth Indian to join the elite club of twin centurions in a single test. [62] His 84 off 63 balls against Delhi Daredevils was in vain though, as they lost by one run. The following years were fantastic for him and it even helped him join the international matches. He led the Indian Team in the test match against Afghanistan national cricket team in the absence of Virat Kohli in 2018. This became his 21st test fifty in international cricket. While both R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane have been Team India's Test specialists in the past so many years, the duo represents Delhi Capitals in IPL and it so happened that DC had recently released a video back from Dream11 IPL 2020 where the two players are seen being involved in an interesting Table Tennis duel and in the end, it is the veteran offie who emerges triumphant. He plays primarily as a middle-order batsman in the Test format and as a top-order batsman in white-ball forms of the game. [46] He received high praise from the critics and pundits for his captaincy and leading India to one of their greatest Test series win despite losing out on many of the first team players due to injury and bouncing back strongly after the first Test defeat. Around 2017, that old confident Rahane was actually missing. Ajinkya Rahane IPL पर Dale Steyn के बयान से खड़ा हुआ विवाद, अब Ajinkya Rahane ने दिया मुंहतोड़ जवाब . After South African speed merchant Dale Steyn weighed in on the Indian Premier League (IPL) versus Pakistan Super League (PSL) debate, Indian Test vice-captain and Delhi Capitals (DC) superstar Ajinkya Rahane has issued a stern response in the favour of domestic cricket's biggest extravaganza on Tuesday. Ajinkya Rahane. Put in to bat on a green-top wicket by Alastair Cook, India collapsed to 140 for six by tea, only to be rescued by Rahane's century. He is currently the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in Test cricket. [27] Two single-digit scores in the game prompted many to question Rahane's ability to handle pressure and replicate his domestic success at international level. IPL gave a lot of players a platform to express ourselves: Ajinkya Rahane on Dale Steyn’s comments Ajinkya Rahane’s comment came in the backdrop of South African fast bowler Dale Steyn’s outburst against the IPL on a Pakistan-based broadcast show on Tuesday. After that 100 in Melbourne his scores are – 27*, 22, 4, 37, 24, 1 & 0. In the process, he reached his career-best ranking of 20th, at the ICC Player Rankings.[38]. In the return series at home, he failed miserably scoring only 17 in 5 innings. He scored a half-century on this match (61 of 49) against an England attack comprising Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan. [31] India were in a difficult position when Rahane came to the crease at 156 for five and by the time he departed with 118 India were in a match-winning position ruined by Brendon McCullum's famous triple-century. He also remains the only Indian batsman i [16], He scored 172 against England Lions for West Zone in the 2007–08 Duleep Trophy. [31] He justified his selection by making his second century at the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground. Indian Vice-Captain Ajinkya Rahane responded to South African speedster Dale Steyn's controversial PSL Vs IPL comment asserting that IPL gave a platform to a lot of players both domestically and internationally to 'express' themselves. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the first Anthony de Mello Test match, India vice captain Ajinkya Rahane talked about the camaraderie with some of the English players who used to be his teammates during the past seasons of the Indian Premier League. IND-L vs BAN-L Live streaming: When and where to watch? [1] He represents Mumbai in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in IPL. सबसे विश्वसनीय हिंदी न्यूज़ वेबसाइट अमर उजाला पर पढ़ें क्रिकेट समाचार से जुड़ी ब्रेकिंग अपडेट। क्रिकेट जगत की अन� [4], Ajinkya Rahane was born on 6 June 1988 in Ashwi KD, Sangamner taluka, Ahmednagar district to Madhukar Baburao Rahane and Sujata Rahane in a Hindu Maratha Family[5][6][7].he has a younger brother and sister, Shashank and Apurva Rahane. In 2012, Rahane came in limelight when he scored a magnificent century in IPL. My issue with Rahane the captain is Rahane the batsman. Rahane finished as India's third-highest run-getter in the series, but he was in the most precarious position of all before the series began. In the third Test, he scored a match winning 115 with a 267 run partnership with Rohit Sharma who scored his first double century in Tests rescuing the team from 39 for 3. Rahane, who is set to be an integral part of the Virat Kohli-led Team India in the 4th Test against England was quizzed about Steyn's recent remarks about the IPL during a virtual presser. Cricketnext Staff; Updated: March 2, 2021, 6:57 PM IST [2], Rahane made his first-class debut in 2007–08 Ranji Trophy season for Mumbai. In December 2020, he was awarded with Mullagh medal which was honoured for man of the match on boxing day test match. [44] After drawing the third test at Sydney, India went on to win the fourth test in Brisbane and handed Australia their first Test defeat at The Gabba in 32 years with Rahane contributing to the winning cause with a quick fire 24 runs off 22 balls in the second innings and India winning the series 2–1. [17], Rahane, with 1089 runs in his second Ranji season (2008–09),[18] was a crucial factor in Mumbai's 38th title win. In December 2020 he was made captain of the Indian team[42] for the final three matches of India's tour of Australia in place of Virat Kohli, who was taking paternity leave. In the third Test match at Melbourne, Rahane made his third Test hundred. Rahane played in the 2014–15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. "See, I am here to talk about the fourth Test match and not here to talk about PSL or Sri Lanka Premier League. After sitting on the bench for the first three matches he got a chance to play against Australia where he scored 19 runs. Rahane progressed through the Mumbai ranks and had also been a part of the Indian U-19 team and the India A. Ajinkya Rahane had also turned out for India Blue and India Green in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy. After his first two Test tours to South Africa and New Zealand, we can safely conclude it must be the former. Underneath that seemingly soft exterior lurks a solid Test batsman, and he was on display at the Basin Reserve", ESPN Cricinfo wrote in their analysis. On 25 March 2017, Rahane became India's 33rd Test Captain when he led the team in the 4th test against Australia in Dharamsala due to an injury to Virat Kohli. (BCCI Twitter/ ANI Photo) That partnership changed the momentum of the series. I am not sure what Dale Steyn has said, I am here to talk about this Test match," Rahane told reporters during a virtual press conference ahead of the 4th Test at Motera. [5] From the age of 17, he took coaching from former India batsman Pravin Amre. In the first Test of 2015 tour of Sri Lanka, Rahane broke the world record for most catches in a Test match with eight. In 2018, Rahane was brought back for Rs 4 crore by Rajasthan Royals by using a Right-to-Match card. He is currently the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in Test cricket. Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane (born 6 June 1988) is an Indian cricketer. [20] Rahane surpassed 1000 runs in three separate seasons, and scoring 152 in the 2011 Irani Trophy match against Rajasthan helped him get selected for India's Test squad. [40] In the following India's tour of Australia, Rahane scored two half centuries; a match-winning 70 in the Adelaide test and a 51 in the Perth test. Rahane has played a majority of his cricket under Kohli. 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After South Africa quick bowler Dale Steyn stated that he determined to choose out of IPL 2021 as a result of he felt that different T20 leagues had been “extra rewarding as a participant”, India’s Check vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane refused to touch upon Steyn’s assertion however added that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has supplied many Indian and abroad cricketers with the platform to … India vs England: Ajnkya Rahane said the pitch for the fourth Test looks similar to the ones used in the last two Tests and stressed on not reading too much into the criticism of Indian pitches. Did he have that extra edge in his game and personality that separates top-class international players from the rest? He made a 47 ball 54 on his second match of the latter tour. [12], Rahane had performed well when India U-19 toured New Zealand in early 2007, with two centuries. [63] In Premier League 2012, Rahane became the first batsman to hit a century and emerged the leading run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals. Rahane, who is set to be an integral part of the Virat Kohli-led Team India … With Dravid guiding him, Rahane has transformed from a shy, long-format specialist into a player capable of batting at any position, in any format. His previous overseas performances (in away Tests, Rahane averaged 61.83 having scored 371 in four Tests including a century and two fifties) earned him a place in the playing eleven over Rohit Sharma. Rahane had played for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017 season. India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane refused to comment on Dale Steyn's observations regarding the IPL, but said that many players, Indian and overseas, have benefited from the league. 3 for Mumbai) came against Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in the 2009–10 season and also tournament. “Virat is the captain. He plays primarily as a middle-order batsman in the Test format and as a top-order batsman in white-ball forms of the game. In 2019 two Match series in West Indies, he scored a superb century in the First Test to guide India to Victory. Ajinkya Rahane Responds After Dale Steyn Says PSL More Rewarding Than IPL Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England in Ahmedabad, Ajinkya Rahane was asked his views on Dale Steyn's comments that the Pakistan Super League was more rewarding as a player than the Indian Premier League. 9 hours ago. [26] He led the team to the Final and played a crucial knock of 144* to win the title. [13] He was picked for the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in Pakistan. Indian test vice captain Ajinkya Rahane talked in the press conference ahead of the fourth test which is scheduled to be played in 4th March 2021 where the host either… [25] In October 2018, he was named as the captain of India C's squad for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy. [34] In the process, Rahane became the fourth Indian batsman to post a Test century on his first appearance at Lord's, joining Sourav Ganguly, Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajit Agarkar.[35][36]. Hales takes dig at PCB, questions quality of food in PSL, IPL gave platform to express: Ajinkya Rahane responds to Dale Steyn's 'cricket gets forgotten' remark, Dale Steyn feels cricket often takes a back seat and money is given more importance in the Indian Premier League, Ajinkya Rahane has responded to Steyn's comments about the IPL, Rahane represents Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals (DC) in the cash-rich league. Rahane was the leading run-scorer for RPS in 2016 season. [47][48][49][50][51] Rahane has captained India in 5 Tests. Though Rahane reminded the reporters that he has chaired the press conference to discuss India's final meeting with England in the series decider at Motera, the Delhi Capitals batsman still opted to politely disagree with Steyn's stand about the Indian Premier League. [15] Rahane was subsequently picked for the Irani Trophy match against Rest of India. [14], Rahane made his first-class debut, at the age of 19, for Mumbai against Karachi Urban in the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in September 2007, at Karachi, when most of the first-choice Mumbai players were unavailable for various reasons. West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20 live streaming, EXCLUSIVE | 'Excited to play under Kohli bhai for RCB'. Rahane was set to lead Rajasthan Royals for the 2018 Season. The match was the only T20I played by former Indian captain Rahul Dravid. [64], Over the years, Rahul Dravid has been given a lot of credit for way Rahane has matured as a player. Rahane, who addressed a press conference on Tuesday ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) gave not only Indian players and platform to express themselves but also to the … [33], Rahane played in the Investec Test Series (India tour of England, 2014) in England. Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane during the 2nd Test in Chennai.