Ajinkya Rahane
Born: June 5, 1988 (age 33)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: Ashwi-KD, India
Nationality: 
Indian
IndianRole: Top-order batsman
Sports Mole has 181 articles about Ajinkya Rahane. Articles 1 to 40:
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane happy that people are talking about him
Idle talk about his potential to take the reins from Virat Kohli on a more permanent basis has turned into scrutiny over his place in the XI.
Aug 23, 18:41
Mark Wood and Moeen Ali combine to raise England's hopes of victory
India struggled to 181 for six at the end of day four, a lead of 154.
Aug 15, 18:33
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane dig in to frustrate England at Lord's
The duo helped India battle back to reach 105 for three at tea - a lead of 78.
Aug 15, 16:03
James Anderson spearheads England fightback as India lose seven wickets for 88
James Anderson finished with five for 64 as India, 276 for three overnight, were bowled out for 364.
Aug 13, 15:07
England bowlers mount Lord's fightback as India lose four wickets before lunch
Opener KL Rahul lasted just two balls before he fell to Ollie Robinson on 127.
Aug 13, 13:20
India's Mayank Agarwal to miss first England Test with suspected concussion
The 30-year-old opener was struck on the helmet during training.
Aug 2, 17:29
New Zealand defeat India to win World Test Championship final
Kane Williamson led the way with an unbeaten 52 and 37-year-old Ross Taylor struck the winning boundary to finish 47 not out.
Jun 23, 18:58
New Zealand closing in on World Test Championship victory
The Black Caps need to chase 139 to win.
Jun 23, 17:05
Kyle Jamieson inspires New Zealand to dominant showing against India
The paceman from Auckland wrapped up sensational figures of five for 31 in 22 relentless overs as India were dismissed for 217 at the Ageas Bowl.
Jun 20, 19:06
Kyle Jamieson takes five wickets as New Zealand dominate India
The 6fit 8in paceman finished with sensational figures of five for 31.
Jun 20, 16:45
New Zealand seize initiative against India in World Championship final
Jamieson claimed the prize scalp of Virat Kohli, who failed to add to his overnight score of 44.
Jun 20, 14:03
India in control against England after Rishabh Pant century
Pant built to a brilliant 101 as he changed the complexion of the game.
Mar 5, 12:30
Ben Stokes leads England fightback in fourth Test against India
The hosts struggled to 80 for four at lunch, with a disciplined bowling display making matters difficult in Ahmedabad.
Mar 5, 08:59
Joe Root stars as England pull themselves back into contention
Captain takes five Indian wickets in dramatic fashion.
Feb 25, 11:12
India increase lead to 416 in second Test against England
The tourists face an uphill battle to preserve their lead in the series.
Feb 15, 09:56
India closing in on second Test victory over England
The hosts were 351 ahead at lunch on day three in Chennai.
Feb 15, 08:25
India vs. England Day Two: Rohit Sharma hits back after Moeen Ali magic
Rohit piled up 18 fours and two sixes on his way to a free-flowing 161, a wonderful performance that drove the hosts to 300 for six.
Feb 13, 13:29
Jack Leach bemoans "VAR" moment in second test against India
Jack Leach saw appeals against Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane turned down.
Feb 13, 13:21
Rohit Sharma leads India fightback against England
Moeen clean bowled Virat Kohli in Chennai.
Feb 13, 11:59
India hit back against England through Rohit Sharma's century
Moeen had marked his recall after 18 months with a magic moment in the morning session, as he sent Virat Kohli back for a duck.
Feb 13, 09:59
James Anderson claims match-winning spell was nothing "out of the ordinary"
Lancashire man was in devastating form.
Feb 9, 12:03
India v England Day 5: James Anderson propels England to victory
England claimed a 227-run win in the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 10:38
Result: James Anderson inspires England to Test victory over India
The tourists completed their sixth successive overseas Test win.
Feb 9, 08:48
Dom Bess, Jofra Archer star as England remain in control against India
The tourists had reduced the home side to 154 for four at tea in reply to 578.
Feb 7, 09:30
Ajinkya Rahane prepared to take a backseat role against England
Virat Kohli has returned to India's ranks after paternity leave for the first of four Tests.
Feb 3, 15:33
Rishabh Pant hails "dream series" as India stun Australia
India's Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant inspired a record-breaking victory at the Gabba.
Jan 19, 10:05
Result: Rishabh Pant leads India to stunning series win over Australia
India pulled off a record run chase at the Gabba to inflict Australia's first defeat there since 1988.
Jan 19, 08:51
Result: India hold Australia to draw in thrilling third Test
Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari put on a defensive masterclass at the SCG.
Jan 11, 09:12
Result: India cruise past Australia in second Test to level series
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane hits the winning runs after Australia were bowled out for 200 leaving India needing just 70 for victory.
Dec 29, 09:12
Result: India bowled out for 36 as Australia win first Test
Josh Hazlewood took five for eight to reach 200 Test wickets.
Dec 19, 09:00
Result: India complete win over England in third Test match
India require just 10 minutes to wrap up a 203-run victory over England on the final day of the third Test match at Trent Bridge.
Aug 22, 11:18
Virat Kohli just short of century as India edge first day of third Test against England
Virat Kohli falls three runs short of a century as India edged day one of the third Test against England after being put in to bat.
Aug 18, 19:20
Result: England take apart India at Lord's to extend series lead
England cruise to victory against India in their rain-affected second Test at Lord's to open up a 2-0 series lead.
Aug 12, 18:35
Result: India seal series win over Australia with eight-wicket triumph in fourth Test
India seal the series over Australia 2-1 with an eight-wicket victory in the fourth Test.
Mar 28, 09:12
India trail Australia by 52 runs in series decider after faltering start
Nathan Lyon stars for Australia as India are restricted to 248-6 in Dharamsala, with the tourists reaching stumps on day two 52 runs ahead.
Mar 26, 13:18
India battle back in second Test with Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane produce an unbeaten partnership of 93 to leave India in a strong position in their second Test with Australia.
Mar 6, 12:18
Australia in control in India
Australia take a commanding lead over India on the second day of the first Test in Pune.
Feb 24, 12:05
India declare on 687 against Bangladesh
India end day two of their one and only Test match with Bangladesh with a lead of 646 runs after declaring on 687-6 in Hyderabad.
Feb 10, 11:49
India in command in Hyderabad
Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 111 as India dominate the first day of their one-off test with Bangladesh.
Feb 9, 12:50
Result: England defeat India in final ODI
England beat India by five runs in a thrilling final ODI at Eden Gardens.
Jan 22, 16:22
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