VIDEO: Ajinkya Rahane, a centurion on Lord’s debut

Ajinkya Rahane stroking his way onto the Lord's Honours Board with a stylish hundred.

Ajinkya Rahane stroking his way onto the Lord’s Honours Board with a stylish hundred on his Lord’s debut in the 2nd Test of the England versus India 2014 series. Rahane is an anachronism of the pristine past. There is a sense of nostalgia seeing him bat as he caresses the ball with timing and finesse, taking one to the joys of a bygone past. The influence of Rahul Dravid his role model and mentor at Rajasthan Royals (RR) is unmistakable in the two qualities that are quite evident when he is at the batting crease: putting a huge value on his wicket and showing monk-like patience while growing roots at the wicket. VIDEO: Ajinkya Rahane’s record breaking 8 catches

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