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Watch: Ajinkya Rahane Hits Fifty With Six, Becomes First India To Reach Milestone In WTC Final
Rahane replaced injured Shreyas Iyer in the Test squad and grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
If a Bollywood script writer was asked to write an exciting script for a comeback he would not be able to write one like Ajinkya Rahane is enjoying right now. On Day 3 of the World Test Championship Final at the Kennington Oval, London on Friday, Rahane smashed a six over fine leg to become the first Indian batsman to score a fifty. Chips were down for India as KS Bharat was clean bowled on the second ball of the day. But Rahane along with Shardul Thakur took charge on the Australian bowlers and took's score past 200.
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Rahane replaced injured Shreyas Iyer in the Test squad and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Here's how Twitter reacted to Rahane's fifty -
As the Indian batting lineup grappled with the formidable Australian bowling attack, Rahane emerged as the epitome of stability. With the top order faltering, the team sought a reliable anchor to resurrect their hopes of posting a competitive total. Rahane embraced this responsibility and rose to the occasion when it mattered the most.
In a face-off against Pat Cummins, one of the world's top fast bowlers, Rahane displayed his skill and composure. When Cummins delivered a short ball angling down the leg side, Rahane swiftly pivoted and unleashed a powerful pull shot. The ball soared over the long leg boundary and into the stands, announcing Rahane's comeback with a resounding six. This shot not only brought up his half-century but also marked a significant moment in his career, representing his 26th fifty in Test cricket—a testament to his experience and unwavering determination.
Rahane's journey to this milestone was far from easy. After an 18-month gap, he finally regained the opportunity to don the whites. India entrusted him with the crucial task of stabilizing the middle order, choosing him over other talented batsmen like Surya Kumar Yadav. Rahane seized this opportunity with utmost conviction, proving to the selectors that he still possessed abundant contributions to offer the team.