Ajinkya Rahane Slams Century in Practice Game Ahead of Test Series Against Australia, Wins Twitterverse

'Leading From The Front' | Rahane Wins Hearts With Classy Ton in Practice Game

Ajinkya Rahane came up with the goods when the team needed it the most and slammed a back-to-the-wall century on Sunday in the three-day practice game in Sydney. Rahane – who is leading the side – allowed the bat to do the talking after the top-order crumbled early on in the piece.

Rahane – who would be a part of the upcoming four-match Test series – would play a key role in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli. This knock would give Rahane – who has been short on runs – immense confidence going into the red-ball series.

While Rahane’s knock impressed fans, it must have calmed a few nerves in the management.

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Rahane opted to bat first after winning the toss but the tourists did not get off to the start they wanted as they lost both their openers – Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill – for no scores. Cheteshwar Pujara showed resistance as he scored a dogged 54.

Rahane remained unbeaten on 108* as India A side were 237 for eight at stumps on Day 1.