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Rahane Excludes Kohli and Rohit from His All-Time India Test XI
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What Happened?
Ajinkya Rahane named his all-time India Test XI, excluding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The team features legends like Dravid, Tendulkar, and Dhoni.
Key points
- Rahane's all-time XI includes Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, himself, and MS Dhoni as captain.
- Rahane retired from all forms of cricket in July 2026.
- He scored 5,077 runs in 85 Test matches at an average of 38.46.
- Rahane was dropped from India's Test team after the 2023 series against West Indies.
- He played 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, scoring 2,962 and 375 runs, respectively.
Key insights
- The exclusion of Kohli and Rohit may spark discussions about their legacies in Test cricket.
- Rahane's choices highlight the importance of players he has directly experienced in his career.
- This selection could influence how future generations view the greatest Indian Test players.
Why it matters
Rahane's selection reflects his personal experiences and the impact of teammates on his career.
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Source
Times of India
