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  AUS vs IND 2nd Test: India looked potentially better under Ajinkya Rahane, says Ricky Ponting

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 18:32 IST

  Rahane is leading the side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, who is on paternity leave.

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  1st Test | Will be accused of backing 'Mumbai boy' if I praise Rahane's captaincy, says Gavaskar

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 18:32 IST

  Rahane's move to bring in Ravichandran Ashwin paid off as the experienced tweaker registered figures of 35/3 to pile on the misery on the hosts.

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  2nd Test: Rahane's captaincy, bowlers shine as India emerge on top after eventful day 1

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 18:32 IST

  India then lost an out-of-form Mayank Agarwal (0) to Mitchell Starc but debutant Shubman Gill (28 batting) survived a hostile spell to hit some delectable boundaries in the day end score of 36 for 1 in 11 overs.

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  AUS vs IND: Parthiv Patel explains why Rahane's gamble to use Ashwin early on Day 1 did the trick

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 18:35 IST

  The former Indian wicket-keeper says the similarity in Mumbai and Melbourne opening day wicket prompted stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane to use Ashwin early on Day 1.

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  Boxing Day Test | Backed his bowlers well: McGrath lauds Rahane's captaincy in 1st session

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 18:36 IST

  Australia opted to bat first the MCG on Saturday morning but the decision backfired as the hosts went three down for 65 at lunch.

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  India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS: Team India on top after action-packed opening day

  Cricket | December 26, 2020 12:59 IST

  India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 1: Team India emerge on top after folding Australia for 195 and then remaining on 36/1 on day 1 of Boxing Day Test

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  AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Gill, Siraj to make debut as India aim to recover from Adelaide humiliation

  Cricket | December 25, 2020 19:01 IST

  While Kohli's absence can never be really compensated for, Rahane would like to show his character by promoting himself up the batting order.

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  AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli urged us to play fearless cricket before leaving, says Ajinkya Rahane

  Cricket | December 25, 2020 14:49 IST

  Rahane revealed Kohli had dinner with the team before leaving for India on paternity leave; urged the team to play for each other and enjoy each other's success and help each other out on the field.

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  AUS vs IND: Said sorry to Virat Kohli after run out, says Ajinkya Rahane

  Cricket | December 25, 2020 13:43 IST

  Rahane admits on being at fault for running out Kohli in the first Test when the Indian skipper was just 26 runs away from his first century of the year.

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  AUS vs IND: It was just one bad hour in Adelaide, says unfazed Ajinkya Rahane

  Cricket | December 25, 2020 13:08 IST

  Rahane is standing in for regular skipper Virat Kohli who has returned to India to attend the birth of his first child.

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  AUS vs IND | Sachin backs stand-in captain Rahane to deliver in Kohli's absence

  Cricket | December 24, 2020 21:09 IST

  Rahane will lead Team India in the last three Tests as Kohli has left for home on paternity leave.

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  Wasim Jaffer sends Ajinkya Rahane 'hidden message' ahead of Boxing Day Test

  Sports | December 22, 2020 14:56 IST

  Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer send a "hidden message" to Ajinkya Rahane, as the Mumbai batsman prepares to lead the side in the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning from the MCG Test in December 26.

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  AUS vs IND | India need Ajinkya Rahane the batsman more than Rahane the skipper

  Cricket | December 22, 2020 9:31 IST

  More than the leadership responsibility, Rahane will also be replacing Kohli the batsman, and latter responsibility has been a major issue with him over the last few years.

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  Jaffer shares 'hidden message' for Rahane, wants him to make two changes for Boxing Day Test

  Cricket | December 21, 2020 18:59 IST

  India lost the opener in Adelaide following a horrifying collapse that saw the visitors succumb to 36 for nine in the second innings on day 3, their lowest ever Test total.

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  AUS vs IND | Rahane needs to stamp his leadership going forward: Kaif

  Cricket | December 20, 2020 22:39 IST

  India started Day 3 of the pink-ball Test with a lead of 62 runs but they ended up collapsing for a record total of 36 -- their lowest of all time in Test cricket. Australia ended up winning the match by eight wickets.

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  AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 1: Australia restrict India to 233/6 after Virat Kohli's run-out

  Cricket | December 17, 2020 17:29 IST

  Kohli, who looked in complete command, was run out when his deputy Ajinkya Rahane backed out after calling for a single.

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  AUS vs IND Day 1: Virat Kohli misses 71st international ton after his horrible mix-up with Rahane

  Cricket | December 17, 2020 17:40 IST

  Earlier in the day, India were struck with an early blow after electing to bat first. Opener Prithvi Shaw, continuing his woeful form with the bat, was bowled by Mitchell Starc's swinging delivery.

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  AUS vs IND: Sachin Tendulkar backs 'balanced' Ajinkya Rahane to lead India well in Kohli's absence

  Cricket | December 16, 2020 23:23 IST

  On Wednesday, even skipper Virat Kohli said that he expects his deputy to do a "tremendous job" in his absence and follow the "template" set by the team.

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  AUS vs IND: Prithvi Shaw, Wriddhiman Saha in playing XI for Pink-Ball Test

  Cricket Ki Baat | December 16, 2020 16:45 IST

  The BCCI on Wednesday announced India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia, which begins at the Adelaide Oval from December 17. It will be India's first Day/Night Test on overseas soil.

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  AUS vs IND: Pretty sure Rahane will do 'tremendous job' as captain when I leave, says Virat Kohli

  Cricket | December 16, 2020 17:03 IST

  Virat Kohli said that both he and Rahane have a mutual understanding which is based on trust.