Ajinkya Rahane’s Rapid-Fire Session with BCCI.TV
Ahead of India’s World Test Championship Final match against Australia, star Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane sat down for a rapid-fire session with the BCCI.TV. In a short 37-second clip posted on the BCCI’s Twitter handle, Rahane answered various questions. The most intriguing part of the snippet was when Rahane was asked who his favourite travel partner in the team is when in the UK. The middle-order batter replied that it was his former Mumbai teammate and Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma. Rahane overlooked Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara, two batters who he has shared the pitch with the most during his Test career.
Rahane’s Favourite Ground and City in England
When asked about his favourite ground in England, Rahane replied with Lord’s, where he made a memorable century (103) in 2014, contributing to a famous victory for India. Rahane then went on to say that Southampton is his favourite city in England and described what his day off in England looks like.
Conclusion
Rahane’s rapid-fire session with BCCI.TV provided an insight into his preferences in England. His answers showed his admiration for Lord’s, which is a renowned cricket ground, and his love for Southampton. Rahane’s choice of travel partner in the UK was also interesting as he chose his former Mumbai teammate and Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, over Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara.