Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane becomes 30-year-old on today. The right-handed top-order batsman was born on June 6, 1988. Currently, he is the Test vice-captain of Indian cricket team.
After making his debut in the international cricket, Rahane has played 44 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for his nation where he has scored 2,883 runs, 2,962 runs, and 375 runs respectively. He is known as a very patience and discipline batsman.
Now, look at some important records of Ajinkya Rahane in his cricketing career.
Some notable records for Ajinkya Rahane
Scoring centuries in each innings of a Test match: Ajinkya Rahane became the fifth Indian batsman to scoring centuries in both innings of a Test match after he achieved that feat during the Test match against South Africa at Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi) in December 2015. He scored 127 and 100* in that Test match where India won by 337 runs.
Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli were the other Indian batsmen to achieve that feat before him.
Most number of catches taken in a Test match: During the Test match between Sri Lanka and India at Galle in August 2015, Ajinky Rahane took a total of 8 catches which is the record number of catches taken in a Test match by a non-wicketkeeper.
First batsman to hit six fours in an over in T20 cricket: During an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at Bengaluru on April 15, 2012, Rajasthan Royals batsman Rahane became the first batsman in T20 cricket to hit six fours in an over as Srinath Aravind (Royal Challengers Bangalore )was bowling that over.
Former highest individual runs scorer as an Indian batsman in List A cricket: Before Indian legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable 200 not out innings against South Africa on February 24, 2010, Ajinkya Rahane was the highest individual runs scorer as an Indian batsman in List A cricket. Rahane scored 187 runs (142 balls) against Maharastra in a Vijay Hazare trophy in March 2008.
On his 30th birthday, many people wish his birthday including his wife Radhika Dhopavkar Rahane and his team members. Rahane thanked everyone for their warm wishes.
Thank you for your lovely wishes ✌️
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) June 6, 2018
Happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88. They definitely are braver than we are.Instead of cheetahs,next time let's go to a penguin park 😉
Had a blast on #WhatTheDuck3 with @vikramsathaye.Watch the episode & tell me your favourite part 🐧 https://t.co/C8Awua1HOM#YouTubeCricketStories— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 5, 2018
Wishing a very happy birthday to one of the most hardworking, disciplined and sincere cricketers I have come across. May you have a wonderful year ahead. My best wishes to you always, @ajinkyarahane88. pic.twitter.com/TrcDEI2vGk
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 6, 2018
A true gentleman and a fabulous teammate. Wishing @ajinkyarahane88 a very happy birthday. May you achieve all that you desire. Best wishes for the upcoming match against @ACBofficials and the UK tour. pic.twitter.com/qUWt12975b
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 6, 2018
Wish you a very happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88 🎊 Wish you all the best.. god bless you
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 6, 2018
When I lose my cool over something, my mom tells me that 'your idol Ajinkya Rahane wouldn't have been angry like that. He would have kept his calm. If you are his fan then learn good things from him.' #HappyBirthdayAjinkyaRahane@ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/klg1gVVMAp
— वीर राठौड़ (@BeingVEER_) June 6, 2018
#Happy #Birthday @ajinkyarahane88 . One of the nicest guys I have known … Have a good one my friend … #birthdayboy #ajinkyarahane pic.twitter.com/VJpQZq1jEO
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) June 5, 2018
HAPPYYY BIRTHDAY AJINKYA RAHANE!!!❤😍
You are a great cricketer and a great human being as well. You are truly inspiring and I feel blessed to have an idol like you. I want to become as good a human being as you. Love you so much!#HappyBirthdayAjinkyaRahane pic.twitter.com/uQeC4h8pup— Smriti Sinha (@smritisinha99) June 5, 2018
Happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88
A top class player, with absolutely perfect techniques.
Have always seen the glimpses of @sachin_rt in Ajinkya Rahane.
Long way to go,All the best 👍— For Youth of Jharkhand (@pk_the_cruiser) June 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/srishtipandey27/status/1004255631769923584
Whenever 3 quick wickets fall in an Indian line up on a green top in an overseas test, we still "believe" coz Ajinkya Rahane comes into bat🏏 That's the confidence he has installed in all cricket fans by his Grit, Determination and Perseverance. Happy B'day Ajju @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/gmKd7KsHcT
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) June 6, 2018
Very Rare Phto of Ajju 😍 Still Look Same 😃 #HappyBirthdayAjinkyaRahane 🔥💚 pic.twitter.com/quZjOKXA4w
— Siva (@targaryan_wolf) June 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/srishtipandey27/status/1004300106521145344
