Ajinkya Rahane played a memorable inning. (Photo- PTI)
Mumbai team is playing its match against Chhattisgarh in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Batting first in this match, Mumbai team managed to put a big score on the board. By the end of the second day’s play, Mumbai had scored 406 runs at the loss of 8 wickets, in which the biggest contribution was from Mumbai’s veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane. He scored the 42nd first-class century of his career.
Ajinkya Rahane played a memorable innings
Ajinkya Rahane played this innings for Mumbai at an important moment. When he came to bat, Mumbai had lost 3 wickets for 38. After this, Rahane took control of the team’s innings and scored a lot of runs. With this, Ajinkya Rahane once again staked his claim to return to Team India. Rahane faced 303 balls in this innings and scored 159 runs. His innings included 21 fours. He also retired hurt during this innings due to cramps. But he returned to the field and also added runs.
While talking to the media after this memorable inning, Rahane made a big statement on his return to Team India. He said, ‘I know how good a player I am. I don’t hear outside noise. I personally feel that India needed me in Australia. Experience matters, age is just a number. Very happy for Rohit and Virat. His batting showed that experience matters and age is just a number.
Didn’t get a chance in Team India for 2 years
Let us tell you, it has been more than 2 years since Ajinkya Rahane last played a match for Team India. He last played a Test match for India in July 2023. Since then the selectors have not given him a chance. His last two domestic seasons have also been nothing special. Despite all this, Rahane has not given up and he still wants to make a comeback.