India’s middle-order batter and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane continues with his poor form as he once again failed to leave a mark with his performance in the ongoing series decider match against South Africa in Cape Town.
Ajinkya Rahane had notched India’s highest score in Johannesburg – a solid 58 (78) in the second innings, after getting dismissed on a duck in the first innings. Although, the knock came after a series of low scores and in a losing cause as India lost the game but it extended his Test career to the series decider.
Walking into the third and final Test match, a lot was expected from Ajinkya Rahane, who is often hailed as ‘Team’s player’, however, Rahane has once again left everyone disappointed with his performance.
Ajinkya Rahane’s wicket put India in a spot of bother as they have now lost their fourth wicket in the ongoing third Test match. Virat Kohli is still batting and is going strong against the Proteas attack. Kohli is joined by Rishabh Pant after another failure from the veteran batters — Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane.
While Pujara still managed to contribute some runs with Kohli for a 59-run third-wicket stand, scoring 43 runs. On the other hand, However, Rahane could only manage to score 9 runs and was dismissed after a stunning delivery from Kagiso Rabada. Not just this, the former vice-captain also wasted a review.
Meanwhile, fans on social media were left disappointed with the performances of Ajinkya Rahane. From cricketers, experts to fans, everyone took to Twitter to express their disappointment on Rahane’s poor form. There were many who came up with hilarious memes and jokes while trolling the former vice-captain.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Kohli being wrongly given out on 99 and not being able to take a review is the only way i see Rahane getting dropped.
— Heisenberg
(@internetumpire) January 11, 2022
(@internetumpire) Rahane from last few years#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/5meN6E4VPR
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) January 11, 2022
If Ajinkya Rahane hits a century in this match, I will G-Pay 100 Rs to everyone who likes this tweet. pic.twitter.com/FrQrteM5dp
— ?????? ? (@kukreja_ravii) January 11, 2022
rahane’s job done. scored with more intent & better SR than kohli
— el cranko (@thambivandelay) January 11, 2022
Pujara scores enough to put pressure on Rahane.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 11, 2022
Inconsistency continues for Rahane as Rabada gets Rahane for 9 and India 116 for 4.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2022
Divided by:
Bring Vihari in.
Bring Iyer in.
Bring Gill in.United by:
Throw Rahane out.— Kanav Bali? (@Concussion__Sub) January 11, 2022
Those who defend Rahane & blame Virat say that Rahane’s confidence was dented when he was dropped, now we have zero confidence in Rahane aur match khila khila ke team ko dent kar liya hai ?
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) January 11, 2022
Rahane se next innings mein ek over dalwake retirement karwao bc
— Rahul (@Ittzz_Rahul) January 11, 2022
It’s time to replace rahane pic.twitter.com/AM2HlvEHLg
— • (@continuum_0) January 11, 2022
Form is temporary, selection is permanent – Ajinkya Rahane
— Sonali (@samtanisonali1) January 11, 2022
Rahane will score a cameo in the second innings and save his spot for the Sri Lankan series. Form is temporary, class is permanent.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 11, 2022
Not much Rahane could do there. SA right on top. India need Kohli and Pant to stitch a stand. Give yourself enough time RP. India need at least 300.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 11, 2022
Rahane saab should consult an astrologer who can bat.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) January 11, 2022
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