The Indian team is ready for its second consecutive final of the ICC World Test Championship. Team India will present its challenge against Australia at The Oval in England from June 7 to 11. Last time the Indian team was defeated in the final against New Zealand, this time the team would like to avoid any such mistake.

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Coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma have prepared their strategy before the final against Australia. Veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who is returning to the team after one and a half years, is considered to have a confirmed place in the playing XI. He was dropped from the team after the tour of South Africa in January 2021. Due to his long experience of batting on foreign soil and recent performance, the selectors have given him a chance to return.

The Arrival of Ajinkya Rahane in the Batting Order of Team India has Given Strength

The arrival of Ajinkya Rahane in the batting order of Team India has given strength. This place was vacant since the injury of Shreyas Iyer. Suryakumar Yadav got a chance in his place but he could not take advantage of it. After opening in the batting order, the names are fixed at number 3 and 4. Rahane will take up the responsibility of batting at number five

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Ajinkya Rahane showed a wonderful game after joining Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team in the recent season of the Indian Premier League. Having played most T20 cricket of his career, he regained his place in the Test team. Ajinkya Rahane will have a big responsibility of batting at number 5. The most important number 5, who acts as a link between the lower order and the upper order.

Ajinkya Rahane has Scored a Total of 1090 Runs So Far

Ajinkya Rahane has scored a total of 1090 runs in 17 Test matches against Australia. This includes 2 centuries and as many half-centuries. Rahane’s best score in the Test against the Kangaroo team has been 147 runs. At number 5, this batsman has played 55 matches in which he has scored 3555 runs. Has strengthened the team by scoring 8 centuries and 20 half-centuries.