Ajinkya Rahane

Sachin Tendulkar taught me how to remain mentally strong, says Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane also said that the fact some of the Australian batsmen are finding it hard to pick up the spin twins, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, is actually a good sign for the Indian team.

Sep 23, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Anushka, Varun to Rahane: Meet the latest celebs to join PM Modi's brigade

There have been several well known faces, including actors and cricketers, who have joined the Swachhata Hi Seva movement since the time it was launched in 2014.

Sep 23, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane pledges to support PM Narendra Modi's 'Swachhata hi Seva' movement

Apart from Rahane, actors Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar have also pledged their support to the movement.

Sep 23, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

Watch: Pat Cummins comedy lights up India-Australia 2nd ODI match

Earlier, India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first.

Sep 21, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Watch: Flying Ajinkya Rahane stuns India team-mates in Chennai practice

Rahane is all but confirmed to open the Indian innings with Rohit Sharma in Sunday's ODI series opener against Australia.

Sep 16, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

I am backing Ajinkya Rahane to open batting against Australia, says Virat Kohli

Kohli said that if a batsman is looking to bat in the same position across formats, it will be difficult for the team to find the balance. He asked batsmen to be flexible.

Sep 16, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI: As it happened...

Welcome to our Live coverage of the fifth ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa stadium. On the back of yet another highly impressive victory at the same venue on Thursday, Virat Kohli sets sights on becoming the first Indian captain to complete a whitewash in three separate five-match ODI series. 

Sep 03, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

All eyes on serial bench-warmer Ajinkya Rahane ahead of final ODI

India so far have fielded 14 players in a squad of 15 in the four matches they played in this five-match series and Rahane is the only one not to get a game yet.

Sep 03, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Shikhar Dhawan returns home to be with ailing mother

In Dhawan's absence, Rahane is likely to open with Rohit in tomorrow's match. Dhawan will also miss the lone T20I match on Wednesday (September 6), to be played at Colombo.

Sep 02, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane celebrate as Hardik Pandya cracks 26 runs in an over

The Baroda-based cricketer went on to score a century, his first Test century, off just 86 deliveries. Stats speak – it is the fastest by an Indian batsman batting at eight or lower and second fastest by an Indian on foreign soil.

Aug 13, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

WATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara explains importance of 'the art of sledging' to Ajinkya Rahane

Test cricket is all about mind games. Those who are able to build that mental pressure on their opposition emerge as winners in the end. 

Aug 08, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane congratulate Ravindra Jadeja on becoming ICC No 1 Test bowler

Jadeja claimed the numero uno spot by edging out Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, claiming 438 points while Shakib has presently has 431 points.

Aug 08, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

SL vs IND: It won't be easy for our bowlers on Day 3 in Colombo, says Ajinkya Rahane

India have been dominating the opposition with their batting and the same was repeated in the first innings of the second Test.

Aug 04, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

India’s tour of Sri Lanka, 2017, 2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane slams his ninth Test ton, second in Lanka

Rahane stroked 12 boundaries in a knock of 102 not out off 168 balls in a fabulous partnership of 200 plus (211*) with Pujara.

Aug 03, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

WATCH: Ajinkya Rahane's wife Radhika's priceless reaction as Team India vice-captain scores ninth Test ton

Rahane had a middling home Test season in 2016-17, scoring 718 runs in 11 Tests including a highest of 188 against New Zealand.

Aug 03, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

India’s tour of Sri Lanka, 2017, 2nd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane centuries put visitors in control on Day 1

On a day, when Pujara played his landmark 50th Test match and was also recommended for the prestigious Arjuna Award, the Saurashtra right-hander remained unbeaten on 128 -- his 13th hundred in longest format.

Aug 03, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Co enjoy pool time after clinical 304-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle Test

It was India`s biggest winning margin in Sri Lanka and showed just why they are the top-ranked Test side in the world.

Jul 30, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

SL vs IND: Virat Kohli equals Rahul Dravid for most overseas Test victories as Indian skipper, is one behind MS Dhoni

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane started off with the proceedings on Day 4 of the 1st Test between Indian and Sri Lanka. The captain notched up his 17th Test ton as the duo surged India's lead past the 500-run mark.

Jul 30, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

BCCI's June payments: INR 48 lacs paid to Anil Kumble, a crore each disbursed to R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma

Ex-coach Anil Kumble was paid Rs 48.75 lacs, while Indian cricketers R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane were paid over a crore each.

Jul 20, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Hardik Pandya opts for a funky hair-do ahead of India's tour of Sri Lanka - see pic

Hakim Aalim, seems to be quite popular with the Indian cricketers as before Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane also got a makeover from the celebrity hair stylist. 

Jul 17, 2017, 16:39 PM IST