IND vs AUS: India vs Australia WTC Finals
Since the declaration of the Indian contingent for the WTC Finals, the biggest buzz has been the return of Ajinkya Rahane. After being away for more than a year, Rahane rekindled his career by playing an impressive IPL 2023 season in which he and the Chennai Super Kings emerged as the Champions. India’s head coach Rahul Dravid supported Rahane’s selection, citing that the batsman has proven himself to be successful in foreign countries.
The Perfect Choice for the Indian Lower Batting Order
It was no shock that Rahane would be the ideal pick in the Indian lower batting order for several reasons. The injury of Shreyas Iyer opened up a spot in the team. Suryakumar’s poor ODI form and Hardik Pandya’s lack of inclusion in the Test squad made it easier for the experienced batsman. And to top it all, an astounding IPL season made it simple for the BCCI selectors to pick Rahane.
Rahul Dravid Backs Rahane for The WTC Finals
Just two days prior to the much-awaited WTC Finals against Australia, India’s head coach Rahul Dravid backed Rahane’s selection, saying that the batsman has demonstrated his capability to perform well in overseas.
Conclusion
The return of Ajinkya Rahane into the Indian squad for the WTC Finals has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced. With the help of Rahul Dravid’s backing, Rahane has shown that he is still capable of performing at the highest level. His IPL season was a testament to that, and it was no surprise that he was the perfect choice for the Indian lower batting order.