Veteran Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has stated that he wants to finish 100 Tests. The right-handed batter’s main emphasis is on clinching the prestigious Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.
The experienced player returned to the team in June 2023 for the World Test Championship final versus Australia, having been out for more than a year. Despite his promising showing in the final, the right-hander was dropped again when his performance in the ensuing West Indies tour proved inadequate.
After Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy encounter versus Andhra Pradesh, the veteran batter spoke with reporters. As quoted by CricBuzz, he said, “My goal is to secure both the Ranji Trophy and the bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches.”
The batsman, who was born in Maharashtra, lost all of his wickets in the one sole innings he batted in, although his side won handily by ten wickets. The Mumbai skipper last struck a century in December 2020, despite having amassed 5077 runs over 85 Test matches.
After bowling Andhra Pradesh out for 184 compared to their 395, Rahane defended his choice by saying that the bowlers just needed a bit more energy. The veteran batter added, “The decision was instinctive as such opportunities are very rare. If you read the situation and sniff the opportunity for seven points…it will be helpful for you in future as you don’t know how the wicket will be, the conditions will be, teams form in the upcoming matches…you never know what will happen.”
“The challenge is to be consistent” : Ajinkya Rahane
Mumbai was able to chase down the 34-run mark without conceding a wicket after Andhra Pradesh got out for 244 runs during their second innings.
Ajinkya Rahane ended by saying that, “So yesterday, I felt like if the bowlers will push themselves a bit and if we take two-three early wickets then it will become easier for us. It’s been a very good start for us this season. The challenge is to be consistent because when you want to win the Ranji Trophy, it is all about being consistent throughout the period of time.”
Fans react as veteran Team India batter hopes to play 100 Test matches: –
Rahane said "My goal is to secure both the Ranji Trophy & bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches for India". [TOI] pic.twitter.com/8ZU9LpzLrx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 16, 2024
Rahane is not done yet by the looks of it.
— Lokesh (@Myself_Lokesh) January 16, 2024
He Is Making Statement Like This To Draw attention?? Of Selection committee members To pick him in Test Team Squad??????? But Looking Very Difficult To Pick him In Test Team Squad except on that case if He Would Do Unmatchable Batting ? In Domestic cricket?
— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) January 16, 2024
Indian team have to follow a strategy to give Rahane chance in Sena condition and to give shreyas Iyer chance in Asian conditions
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) January 16, 2024
India me jokers ache he
— Zara vibes ?? (@zaravibes303) January 16, 2024
Only 1 position is vacant as of now. If virat who is in poor form in spinning condition continues to struggle & gets drop. Then Rahane has some chnace left. Still its a difficult case
— Papun Kr. Patra ?? (@PapunKPatra) January 16, 2024
Also to add in his last 20 innings he crossed 50, just three times.
— Nirmal Roy (@nroy11) January 16, 2024
He must be added to Test Cricket ?
— Dilbag Koundal ?????? ????? ?? (@dilbag_koundal) January 16, 2024
Bro just win WTC final
— Reshma? (@ImVkohli37) January 16, 2024
Proud on Rahane
— Ritoo S (@Ritoobbc) January 16, 2024
I think he will be the one Gives ICC Trophy for us don't forgot about 36 all out he gives best ever result with inexperienced players
Apart From His Bat Contributions— kalsrahul (@PKD3112) January 16, 2024
Hope his wish comes true ?
— HAFEEZ KHAN (@HAFEEZK51158740) January 16, 2024
Sorry But you dont belong to test teram now. Harsh truth but pls accept the reality
— Sports & Politics Watch (@grajat341) January 16, 2024
Selectors: pic.twitter.com/8ohcAhj76g
— ? (@flanerme) January 16, 2024
