Ajinkya Rahane

'Not finished': Twitterverse in awe of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara after they slam fifties in 2nd IND vs SA Test

Under-fire senior batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane added a lifeline to their respective careers with crucial half-centuries on the third day in Johannesburg.

Jan 05, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 2 Stumps: Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane help India take 58-run lead after Shardul Thakur show

At Stumps on Day Two, India's scorecard reads 85/2 with Pujara (35*) and Rahane (11*) on the crease. Just like Day One, 11 wickets fell on the second day as Shardul Thakur dominated the proceedings on Tuesday.

Jan 04, 2022, 22:10 PM IST

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Sunil Gavaskar makes BIG statement on Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane after another flop show

Pujara and Rahane got out off consecutive deliveries from South Africa's pacer Duanne Olivier on Day 1 of the second Test in Johannesburg on Monday.
 

Jan 03, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

Should Virat Kohli quit playing cover drive to stop getting out? Here's what batting coach has to SAY

Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on expansive drives which has got him loads of runs but he does need to be judicious while choosing the right delivery for the perfect execution, feels Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathour.

Dec 30, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

India vs South Africa Day 3 Highlights: IND 16/1 at stumps after bowling out SA for 197

Check highlights from Day 3 of 1st IND vs SA Test being played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday (December 28). 

Dec 28, 2021, 12:56 PM IST

IND vs SA 1st Test: Sanjay Bangar explains how Ajinkya Rahane has benefitted from being removed as vice-captain

Rahane got off to a brilliant start on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, as he remained unbeaten on 40, smashing eight boundaries and also made a crucial 73-run partnership with centurion KL Rahul in the final session.

Dec 27, 2021, 16:57 PM IST

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Play called off due to rain

Check highlights from Day 2 of 1st IND vs SA Test being played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Monday (December 27). 

Dec 27, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

India vs South Africa 1st Test: KL Rahul savours ‘truly special’ hundred on Boxing Day

KL Rahul (122 batting) and Ajinkya Rahane (40 batting) are unbeaten at the crease and India would be hoping for a strong show from the batters on Day 2.

Dec 27, 2021, 11:10 AM IST

India vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Rain and thunderstorm threaten play at Centurion

The weather department predicts at least four hours of rain on Day 2 which include a couple of showers and a thunderstorm as well.

Dec 27, 2021, 09:19 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane will be under tremendous pressure if he plays 1st IND vs SA Test, says Mohammad Kaif

In terms of quality of play and intensity, the India vs South Africa Test at Centurion is far ahead than the England vs Australia game at MCG. This just proves that India is easily the most entertaining team in the world at present.

Dec 26, 2021, 10:23 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane or Hanuma Vihari? KL Rahul speaks on who will play at No 5 in 1st IND vs SA Test

Indian Test vice-captain KL Rahul, on Friday (December 24), said that the team has not yet had a discussion over who is going to bat for India at No 5 in the first Test that starts in Centurion on January 26. 

Dec 24, 2021, 15:21 PM IST

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Toss up between Shardul Thakur and Hanuma Vihari or Ajinkya Rahane

The Indian team, for the past three days, has been practising at the Supersport Park in Centurion and Cricket South Africa has provided the visitors an opportunity to practice on the centre wicket in the main stadium.

Dec 20, 2021, 16:25 PM IST

India vs South Africa 2021-22: Anushka Sharma gives glimpse of team’s resort on arrival in Johannesburg

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will be celebrating their daughter Vamika’s first birthday, which is on January 11 in South Africa. 

Dec 17, 2021, 07:10 AM IST

India tour of SA could be Ishant Sharma's last series, says report

India pacer Ishant Sharma is 33 and for a pacer this period is a tricky one. One, he has to ensure his fitness levels are met with international standards and two, he is always in a tussle with the young blood that is coming in. 

Dec 11, 2021, 17:20 PM IST

IND vs SA: Five Indian players who could lose their place after Test series

These players will need to have extra-ordinary tour of South Africa for mere survival in the India squad.

Dec 09, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

India vs South Africa 2021: Virat Kohli’s ODI captaincy future to be decided this week

India are supposed to play three ODIs in South Africa and the biggest question now is whether the country needs two white ball captains which can potentially lead to clash of ideas. Rohit Sharma is already the T20 captain.

Dec 06, 2021, 06:21 AM IST

Rohit Sharma to be Test vice-captain? Selectors to take call in meeting later this week

 Virat Kohli's position as India's ODI captain, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane's future as vice-captain in the longest format along with 100-Test man Ishant Sharma's place will be up for discussion when the national selectors pick the jumbo squad for the tour of South Africa later this week.

Dec 05, 2021, 20:23 PM IST

Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane out of 2nd Test with injuries, Kane Williamson also out

Big blow to Team India as Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane ruled out of 2nd Test against New Zealand with injuries.

Dec 03, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and team train together ahead of second IND vs NZ Test - IN PICS

Kohli returns to the Test side after taking a break from international cricket and will be looking to score the elusive 71st international ton.

Dec 02, 2021, 21:35 PM IST

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch IND vs NZ Live in India

Virat Kohli's return after a well-earned break couldn't have come in a more unenvious setting as he needs to tread the fine line between tough and prudent in his selection calls when India take on New Zealand in the second and final Test at the rain-soaked 'Maximum City' from Friday.

Dec 02, 2021, 16:43 PM IST