Melbourne century very special, many people told me it was better than my Lord's ton: Ajinkya Rahane
Cricket | January 24, 2021 20:31 ISTAfter his 112 in the Boxing Day Test, Ajinkya Rahane had said his century at Lord's was his best.
After his 112 in the Boxing Day Test, Ajinkya Rahane had said his century at Lord's was his best.
After levelling the series 1-1 at Melbourne, India managed to hold on to a draw in the third Test at Sydney and won the fourth and final Test by three wickets against all odds in Brisbane.
India bowling coach Bharat Arun too said that Kuldeep would be played in India.
As Rahane was welcomed by his neighbors, a 'Kangaroo Cake' was arranged as a part of celebrations of India's victory against Australia.
Before leaving Australia, Rahane had thanked all the supporters for constantly backing the team.
After his paternity leave, Kohli will be leading India in the first Test against England, scheduled to start from February 5.
Team India's stand-in captain during Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Ajinkya Rahane on January 21 was welcomed at his residence in Mumbai. People of Mumbai welcomed Rahane with drum beats celebrations. India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating Australia 2-1. On Tuesday, Australia's fortress -- The Gabba -- was finally breached. It took 32 years and two months, but the unthinkable was achieved as an injury-ravaged young Indian team beat Australia by three wickets against all odds to take the series 2-1.
Shastri's appointment in 2017 after an acrimonious fallout between India skipper Virat Kohli and the then coach Anil Kumble after the 2017 Champions Trophy attracted criticism.
He was greeted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday morning by his wife and daughter, along with flowers and trumpets by fans who thronged to see their star local boy.
Five members of the Indian cricket team arrived here from their Australia tour on Thursday morning and they have been advised to remain in seven-day home quarantine, officials said.
But that's the news part of the story. When it comes to views, there are many -- some are quite open about the theory of split captaincy and some are speaking about it in hushed tones.
Rahane and Kohli are contrasting personalities but the former did remarkably well in galvanising the squad after the regular skipper headed back home on paternity leave following the Adelaide debacle.
India registered a historic three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba, thereby clinching the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1.
In a heartfelt gesture, Ajinkya Rahane presented Nathan Lyon a signed jersey on the latter's 100th Test, following India's win over Australia at The Gabba.
Watch: Ajinkya Rahane's attempt of an all-out attack was short-lived with the stand-in Indian skipper falling prey to Pat Cummins' bouncer in the 57th over.
On the first two occasions on Day 3, Starc conceded boundaries off Rahane's edges. However, right before the Lunch, the bowler finally dismissed the Indian captain.
The Indian batting unit displayed tremendous grit on Monday as it hung on for a memorable draw against Australia in the third Test to leave the four-match series levelled at 1-1.
Team India showed great character and resilience in the third test match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Chasing a mammoth target of 407, India reached 334/5 batting for 131 overs before both the teams decided to shake hands on the final day of the Test match.
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