Team India Trolled on Instagram by Ajinkya Rahane After Collapsing Against New Zealand in 1st Test Match
After India's shocking collapse for just 46 runs in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand, middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane took to Instagram to subtly troll his own team. He posted a video of himself batting, hinting at the team's struggles and adding fuel to the fans' discussions.
Shortly after the start of the Test match between India and New Zealand, Ajinkya Rahane became a hot topic on social media, despite not being part of the playing XI. India suffered a shocking batting collapse in the ongoing Test at Bengaluru, and in the midst of the turmoil, Rahane posted a video of himself practising in the nets on Instagram with the caption, “Ready to Strike.” This perfectly timed post quickly drew attention, with many interpreting it as a subtle jab at the team’s struggles and his own readiness to return to the squad.
Top-order batsmen, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Sarfaraz Khan, failed to make an impact in the challenging conditions, while Rishabh Pant was the only player to put up some resistance, scoring 20 off 49 balls. As fans and analysts dissected India’s disappointing performance, Rahane added fuel to the fire with a post on Instagram.
Ajinkya Rahane’s Performance and Key Statistics for the Indian Cricket Team
Ajinkya Rahane has been a key figure in Indian cricket, having served as the team’s vice-captain for more than five years. During his tenure, he captained India in six Tests and played a total of 85 matches, scoring 5,077 runs with 12 centuries at an average of 38.5.
Despite his contributions, Rahane faced a downturn in form, particularly highlighted during the Test series in South Africa in 2022, which led to his exclusion from the Indian squad. Yet, in a surprising twist, Rahane made a comeback for the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final, over a year after being dropped.
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