What was Ajinkya Rahane’s record as India Test captain?
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Ajinkya Rahane signed off with an unbeaten record as India’s Test captain.
Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news of his retirement through Instagram, where he uploaded a video with the caption, “Cap 278, signing off.”
The 36-year-old represented India in all three formats, playing 85 Test matches, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is. He scored 5,077 runs in Tests at an average of 38.46, with 12 centuries and 26 fifties. In 90 ODIs, he scored 2,962 runs at an average of 35.26, with three centuries and 24 fifties. He also scored 375 runs in the 20 T20Is he played.
More than just numbers, Rahane was known for his grit and dedication to Indian cricket, especially in Test cricket. He was one of the most dependable catchers in the slips, ruling that area for years. Even though he never got the chance to become the full-time captain of the Test team, he was the vice-captain of the team for many years when Virat Kohli was at the helm.
He had the opportunity to captain the team in Kohli’s absence on many occasions, including the famous 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win. On that note, let’s have a look at the overall captaincy record of Ajinkya Rahane in Test cricket.
A look at Ajinkya Rahane’s record as India’s Test captain
Ajinkya Rahane’s stint as Indian captain was not long, but it was very impactful for Indian cricket. He never had the chance to become the permanent leader of the team, but every chance he got, he made it count.
Rahane led India in six Test matches, winning four and drawing two. That means he had an unbeaten record as the captain of the Indian Test team. He remains one of the few captains to have an unbeaten record as a Test captain after playing more than five matches.
His calm leadership and man-management made him one of the best-ever stand-in captains. Even in the absence of Virat Kohli, who is the best Indian captain in Test history, Rahane never made the team or the fans feel his absence and led the team from the front.
His defining moment was the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After the 36 all out in Adelaide, India made a comeback under Rahane’s captaincy, which started with him scoring a century at Melbourne. India won the series 2–1, making history in Australia.
Ajinkya Rahane’s record as Test captain
- Matches: 6
- Wins: 4
- Loss: 0
- Draw: 2
- Win Percentage (%): 66.67%
- Series win: 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy
How many Test matches did Ajinkya Rahane play in his international career?
Ajinkya Rahane played 85 Test matches for India during his international career.
What is Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy record in Test cricket?
Ajinkya Rahane captained India in six Test matches, winning four and drawing two. He never lost a Test match as captain, giving him an unbeaten record in the format.
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