Ajinkya Rahane

In Pics: Team India script remarkable series win over Australia

Team India posted a remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. Injury-marred Indian side which was also missing regular skipper Virat Kohli managed to come back and win the series after slumping to 36 all out in the opening Test in Adelaide. Here's a collection of pictures which sum up India's three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test at Gabba in Brisbane... 

Jan 19, 2021, 14:44 PM IST

India vs Australia 4th Test: One of the biggest moments of my life now, says man-of-the-match Rishabh Pant

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane had an unenviable task of lifting the side for the second Test in  Melbourne after the side had slumped to a record low of 36 in the opening Day/Night Test. Skipper Virat Kohli had to fly back home for the birth of his daughter while Mohammad Shami was already injured after first Test. The task kept getting harder as the series progressed but Rahane rose to the ocassion in the Boxing Day Test, scoring 112 as India bounced back to win the second Test by eight wickets.

 

Jan 19, 2021, 13:59 PM IST

In Pics: Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar make it a Super Sunday for India

The Indian cricket team had a day to remember at the Gabba as debutant Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur put on 123 runs for 7th wicket to lead the team's fightback.

Jan 17, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

India vs Australia Fourth Test preview: Injury-hit visitors face Gabba litmus test

The new India that Virat Kohli so raved about is now ready to battle a whole new set of adversities at a venue where Australia hasn't lost a Test since 1988.

Jan 14, 2021, 14:31 PM IST

India vs Australia: Touring Australia never easy and Vihari can be proud of himself, says Ashwin

India batted a record 131 overs in the fourth innings of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to ensure a heroic draw on the final day. One of the chief architects of the defiance was off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who remained unbeaten on 39 off 128 balls as he put on 62 runs for the sixth wicket with Hanuma Vihari in over 42 overs. 

Jan 11, 2021, 13:32 PM IST

India vs Australia: Ex-Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar lauds Team India, says this about Ajinkya Rahane

Shoaib Akhtar praised stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane for leading India from the front to level the series 1-1 after humiliating defeat in the first Test at Adelaide.

Jan 01, 2021, 11:33 AM IST

Biggest reward is ability to bring a smile on faces of Indians that follow cricket: Ajinkya Rahane

"We continue to seek your support and good wishes as we work hard for the next two matches," Rahane said.

Dec 31, 2020, 00:52 AM IST

ICC World Test Championship: India retain second place in points table

India is in contention of playing the ICC World Test Championship final next year as they retained their second spot.

Dec 30, 2020, 13:25 PM IST

India vs Australia: After Ajinkya Rahane, now Ravi Shastri opens up on Rohit Sharma's inclusion in playing XI

Talking to reporters on Tuesday, India head coach Ravi Shastri said the team management will talk with Rohit about his fitness.

Dec 30, 2020, 07:30 AM IST

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane finally breaks silence on Rohit Sharma's inclusion in playing XI

Ajinkya Rahane led India from the front as the visitors defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the second Test at MCG.

Dec 29, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj showed character, says skipper Ajinkya Rahane as India beat Australia by 8 wickets at MCG

Rahane, who scored a brilliant century in the first innings to lead India`s revival after they were reduced to 116/4, said going in with five bowlers worked well.

Dec 29, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting praises Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, calls debutant Mohammed Siraj 'very much a Test match bowler'

"Rahane's field placements, bowling changes have all been pretty much spot on," said Ponting. 

Dec 26, 2020, 19:21 PM IST

Australia vs India: David Warner says Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane as different as chalk and cheese

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be returning home after the first Test at Adelaide for the birth of his first child. In his absence, Ajinkya Rahane is expected to lead the side. Australia's David Warner said that the two are very different in temperament.

Nov 23, 2020, 21:54 PM IST

Ricky Ponting hints at India struggling against Australia due to one critical reason

Former Australia captain was talking about the upcoming series between Australia and India. Talking about the Test series, Ponting made some interesting observations about Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.

Nov 21, 2020, 20:12 PM IST

'Proud moment for nation': Ajinkya Rahane on India winning gold in FIDE Chess Olympiad

On Sunday, both India and Russia were announced as joint winners of the FIDE Chess Olympiad. India had reached the finals of the prestigious competition for the first time. 

Aug 31, 2020, 17:03 PM IST

Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: Wishes pour in as India's Test vice-captain turns 32

Rahane made his international debut during India's Twenty20I against England at Emirates Old Trafford in August 2011.

Jun 06, 2020, 10:35 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane shows how much he is missing cricket with hilarious post

Taking to his official Instagram account, Rahane posted a picture of him with Indian skipper Virat Kohli standing parallel to each other with a similar pose.

May 28, 2020, 12:46 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane takes up Yuvraj Singh's 'Keep It Up' challenge with pink ball

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane became the latest cricketer from the country to join former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's 'Keep It Up' challenge that is currently doing rounds on social media.

May 18, 2020, 15:09 PM IST

Will need at least 30 days of training before playing competitive cricket: Ajinkya Rahane

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday said cricketers will need at least a month of training before resumption of competitive games, which should happen only after a vaccine for the dreaded COVID-19 is discovered.

May 06, 2020, 14:24 PM IST

Spending time with daughter, practising karate: Ajinkya Rahane's lockdown diaries

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has revealed his daily routine during lockdown in place amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 11, 2020, 18:11 PM IST