Ajinkya Rahane Set to Face the Heat
Ajinkya Rahane is ready to take on the challenge, despite being in the wrong side of 35 and being a temporary substitute for the injured Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. The upcoming India vs West Indies test series may be the start of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle for India, but it could also be the end of Rahane’s journey.
Rahane Deserves to Retain His Spot
Despite his dismal performance in the World Test Championship Final, Rahane’s scores of 89 and 46 still merit him a place in the team. However, for the following tour to South Africa in December, the situation could be different. Iyer is likely to be recovered by then and if he can manage to get some runs in domestic cricket, he is likely to take the flight to South Africa. Rahane’s future in the team will depend not only on the West Indies series, but also on his performance in domestic and country cricket.
Important Series for Rahane
This series is of great importance for Rahane as the competition is high. He has to compete with Shreyas and other contenders in order to stay in the team.
Conclusion
The upcoming India vs West Indies test series is a crucial one for Ajinkya Rahane, as he has to prove himself in order to stay in the team. His performance in the series, as well as in domestic and country cricket, will ultimately decide his fate.