The stand-in Indian skipper, Ajinkya Rahane produced a master-class in the absence of Virat Kohli against Australia at the Melbourne cricket ground but when it comes to his best knock, he considers the century at Lord’s ahead of the latest effort. Rahane’s classy knock of 112 helped the visitors to take a huge lead of 131 runs in first-innings in the ongoing second Test against Australia, who were in all sorts of trouble at the close of play on the third day.

Talking about the century at the end of the day’s play, Rahane said, “It was really special. Getting a century always is. Still feel that my hundred against England at Lord’s is my best.” However, apart from his batting, Rahane earned praise from the cricket fraternity for the manner in which he handled his bowlers and his field placements at Melbourne.

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Talking about the same, Ajinkya Rahane said, “Captaincy is all about backing your instinct. You’ve got to back your gut feeling. Credit to the bowlers, they bowled in the right areas.” After his effort with the bat, his bowlers put India insight of a series-leveling win by reducing the hosts a score of 133 for six in their second innings. Asked about the match, he preferred to stay cautious. Ajinkya said, “This game is not over yet, still have to get four more wickets.”

Leading the team in the absence of Kohli, Rahane was leading the team which was also missing someone like pacer Mohammed Shami and he was also held responsible for running out Kohli in Adelaide. However, on Monday it was Rahane who found himself at the receiving end after what seemed like a needless call by Ravindra Jadeja, which led to his dismissal.

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Asked about his run out, Rahane said, “I initially thought I was in. I told him (Jadeja) not to worry about my run out and to keep doing well.” Jadeja went on to score his 15th Test half-century but got out after reaching the milestone.