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Rahane was India’s strongest batsman in their 2019-run World Test Championship final loss to Australia last month scoring 89 and 46. He was named vice-captain for the ongoing West Indies Test tour, where his scores have been three and eight, highlighting his lack of consistency with the bat.
Wasin Jaffer who is a well-known cricketer and former Indian opener has emphasised the fact of Ajinkya Rahane finding his groove and maintaining consistency in Test cricket. In this blog we will examine Rahane’s up to this point, the necessity of consistency in Test cricket and why Jaffer’s counsel is both pertinent and essential.
The former Indian opener Wasin Jaffer has recently given his statement on Ajinkya Rahane's match performances and stated that Ajinkya who is a senior middle-order batsman must be consistent in making runs in Test cricket if he wants to maintain his eligibility for selection in the future. Rahane scored 89 and 46 in India’s 209-run loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final last month, making him the team’s greatest batsman.
The problem of his inconsistent batting was raised when he was then named vice-captain for the current Test Tour of the West Indies where his scores have been just three and eight.
He further added that Ajinkya Rahane would have been the next Test captain if the form displayed when leading the Indian side to victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after being reduced to 36 all out had been maintained. But as his form was not stable he was dropped to the side.
The Indian cricket team's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has been a ray of optimism in trying circumstances. His performances abroad especially in nations like Australia and England have won him a great deal of respect. Cricket fans will always remember Ajinkya Rahane’s century at Lord’s in 2014 and his incredible series-winning century in Melbourne in 2020. Consistency though has ruined this journey. Fans and professionals alike are baffled by the frustration from drops that follow every success.
There are several causes of inconsistency including dorm changes, mental demands and technical issues. Rahane has demonstrated that he has the skill set necessary for Test cricket but his failure to turn early runs into large scores has caused some anxiety. A reliable player gives the team confidence in addition to contributing runs. The team has occasionally been exposed to Rahane’s struggles with consistency, particularly when his contributions were most required.
Consistency requires a lot of practice, mental toughness and confidence in one’s talent, therefore it is important to understand that it does not happen quickly. To lay a solid basis for his Test cricket career, Rahane must concentrate on his strengths and fix his flaws whether they are mechanical or mental.
He needs to spend a lot of time honing his tactics against various bowling variations in the nets. His capacity to regularly provide significant contributions will be improved by his ability to adapt to various circumstances and scenarios.
The cricket accomplishments of Ajinkya Rahane have revealed his genuine ability as a Test match batsman. However, the spectre of contradiction has somewhat dulled his radiance. Wasim Jaffer’s words of advice serve as a welcome reminder that Rahane must consistently score runs if he is to genuinely establish his legacy.
FAQs
When did Ajinkya Rahane make his International Debut?
Ajinkya Rahane made his International Debut through the test match which he played on March 22, 2013 for India against Australia.
Has Ajinkya Won Any Award?
Ajinkya Rahane has won several awards and prizes for his commendable performances. He first received his M A. Chidambaram Trophy for the best Under-19 cricketer in 2006-7 and in 2016 he received the prestigious Arjuna Award for contribution in the cricket world.
