India's tour of West Indies 2023
Fans react to Ajinkya Rahane's flop show against WI in 1st innings of Dominica test
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane managed to score just 3 runs in the first innings.
Ajinkya Rahane had a disappointing return to the role of vice-captain in the first innings of the opening Test match against the West Indies. Rahane, batting at No. 5, came to the crease after the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had an impressive debut scoring 171 runs.
However, Rahane's time at the crease was short-lived as he faced just 11 balls and scored just 3 runs before getting dismissed by Kemar Roach. Rahane mistimed a delivery of good length, resulting in a chip straight into the hands of Jermaine Blackwood, who was positioned at covers. Consequently, Rahane had to depart the field after contributing only 3 runs to the team's total.
After making his comeback to Test cricket in the World Test Championship Final 2023, Rahane was appointed as the vice-captain. He showcased his talent during the final against Australia in England, where he scored impressive innings of 89 and 46 runs in the two matches, establishing himself as India's top-performing batter during that series.
The Call-Up for the World Test Championship Final 2023
Ajinkya Rahane had an impressive performance in the IPL 2023 while playing for CSK. His notable performances caught the attention of the selectors, and he was subsequently called up to the Indian team for the World Test Championship Final 2023. In that final, Rahane played well and contributed significantly with two good innings.
Ajinkya Rahane was brought back into the Indian line-up due to the absence of several middle-order batters who were sidelined with injuries, namely Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul.
Disappointing Performance in the First Test against West Indies
However, in the first Test against West Indies, Rahane failed to perform up to expectations. Disappointingly, he was dismissed after scoring only 3 runs. This was a setback for him after his recent good performance which came at the WTC 2023 final, and it highlighted his struggle to maintain consistent form in international cricket.
Here’s how fans reacted to Rahane's flop show against West Indies:
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