Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals SWOT analysis and preview - Will Smith shine in desert sand?

Rajasthan Royals always manage to punch above their weight and will be looking to do the same in the 12th edition of the IPL.

Mar 21, 2019

Play IPL or forget about playing for India - gauntlet laid down ahead of World Cup

The modern generation of players need to play the IPL else their careers in an Indian jersey will not go too far.

Feb 14, 2019

Major changes expected for Australia series, frontline players to be rested - Report

Earlier, coach Ravi Shastri had already said that the workload of all the bowlers will be keenly watched and monitored during the IPL.

Feb 12, 2019

Will Rishabh Pant be in 2019 World Cup squad? BCCI chief selector drops massive hint

The position of Rishabh Pant in the Indian side is hugely debated and chief selector MSK Prasad concedes that the young man is very much in contention for the World Cup.

Feb 11, 2019

Virat Kohli's 'naagin' dance leads crazy celebrations on arrival at hotel [Video]

Coach Ravi Shastri too said that this win was on par with the 1983 and 1985 triumphs as the team went through a lot and pulled up against all odds.

Jan 8, 2019

'If Rohit hits a 6, I'll support Mumbai Indians': Tim Paine's sledging gold for Rohit Sharma - Watch

Captain Tim Paine took the lead as he was at his verbal best. The stump mics were turned up and it caught the Australian skipper firing a few smart volleys at Rohit Sharma.

Dec 27, 2018

Virat Kohli fires a challenge for his side; speaks about MCG pitch

The captain did not want to single out names, but he asked the entire batting unit to step up collectively and get the job done.

Dec 25, 2018

Will get two centuries in Melbourne: Indian star warns Australia ahead of MCG Test

The openers have been under-fire and vice-captain Rahane believes that as a batting group, they have to step up.

Dec 24, 2018

India vs Australia: Captain Virat Kohli arrives, leads India's charge - Innings in numbers

The captain held India's innings together, as he scripted his 20th half-century in Test cricket. With this innings, he broke the rut he was against Australia as it was his first fifty-plus after 8 innings.

Dec 15, 2018

Virat Kohli speaks with the media ahead of Australia tour

'Don't think Australia is vulnerable at home, have the skill to dominate India': Virat Kohli

Earlier, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane had also said that India is not reading too much into the pre-series connotations and consider hosts Australia to still be the favourites since they are playing in their home conditions.

Dec 5, 2018

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane believes the hosts are still the favourites

Hailing the bowling attack of the hosts, Rahane said that it becomes imperative to pick up 20 wickets to win a Test match and this is where Australia with their bowling attack look promising.

Dec 5, 2018

India vs Australia: Numbers reveal visitors' biggest threat at the Adelaide Oval

In his career, the off-spinner has dismissed 15 batsmen five or more times in Test matches and five of them are Indians.

Dec 3, 2018

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli must make tough call after dramatic batting collapse in practice match

In the ongoing practice match against Cricket Australia XI, the Indian lower order collapsed to lose 5 wickets for 11 runs and Rahul once again failed to score.

Nov 29, 2018

Australian pacers will be a difficult challenge for Virat Kohli and Co: Peter Nevill warns India

Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins were at their absolute best against England in the last Ashes and there is no reason why they cannot repeat their performances against India.

Nov 23, 2018

Conditions in New Zealand different from Australia, senior players will benefit: Rahul Dravid on India-A tour

The legendary batsman also believes that such tours give a great chance for the younger players in the squad to pick the brains of established names in International cricket and Indian cricket benefits in the end.

Nov 13, 2018

Ajinkya Rahane speaks about overcoming disappointments, indifferent form and upcoming Australian tour

After the disappointments in South Africa and England, India's next big assignment will be against Australia, and Rahane will hold the key for the side down under on pitches which should suit his style of play.

Nov 4, 2018

Ajinkya Rahane on partnership with Rishabh Pant: Was trying to control him yesterday

A century stand between Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant ensured that they sail past Windies and despite the collapse on the third morning, India pulled ahead by 56 runs.

Oct 14, 2018

India vs West Indies: Prithvi Shaw reacts after missing out on his century

Prithvi Shaw stepped up and blazed away even as KL Rahul struggled to get going at the other end. Shaw took the attack to the Windies bowler and raced along to his 50.

Oct 13, 2018

Mayank Agarwal made to wait as India announce 12-member squad for 2nd Test against West Indies

This is also an opportunity for Ajinkya Rahane to step up and play an innings of note before the team for the Australian tour is announced.

Oct 11, 2018

India vs West Indies: Hosts drop hint about playing XI; address KL Rahul situation

Bharat Arun also spoke about the newbies in the side and was all praise for both Prithvi Shaw and Mohammed Siraj.