Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has commended Ajinkya Rahane for his impressive performance during his Test comeback in the World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval. Rahane had been excluded from the Test squad after the South Africa tour in 2022, prompting the 34-year-old to return to the domestic circuit to regain his form.
After scoring runs for Mumbai and carrying his good form into the IPL this year, Rahane showcased his rejuvenation as a T20 player for CSK, delivering consistent performances throughout the season. With KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer unavailable, Ajinkya Rahane made his comeback in the WTC Final after a gap of 17 months.
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In the match, Ajinkya Rahane played a remarkable knock of 89 runs in the first innings, forming a crucial partnership with Shardul Thakur. He followed it up with a solid score of 46 in the second innings. Despite India’s loss, Rahane’s performances garnered widespread praise, and Jaffer is the latest to laud his efforts.
During an interview with Sportskeeda, Wasim Jaffer highlighted Rahane’s ability to handle pressure, considering the challenging situations when he walked into bat. According to Jaffer, Rahane transforms into a different player when he adopts an attacking and positive approach. Jaffer expressed his hope that Rahane can maintain his consistency going forward.
“The way he batted in both innings and absorbed the pressure… India were under pressure in both innings when he walked out to bat. India were chasing a big score in the first innings, and it was the same story in the second innings. He has shown that he can absorb that pressure.”
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“When Ajinkya Rahane plays attacking and positive cricket, he is a different player. I just hope he plays and stays consistent from here on,” Wasim Jaffer added.
Rahane’s resilient innings and ability to handle pressure have reinstated faith in his capabilities, and his positive approach could prove instrumental in shaping his future performances.
