- Coach Pravin Amre said Rahane’s Australia turnaround was exactly like the Kargil moment after India lost the Adelaide Test and Rahane became captain, the team came back to win the series.
- Amre described Rahane as a silent warrior who was there for the team whenever needed, with most of his contributions coming in adverse situations.
- Rahane’s defining leadership moment came in the 2020-2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, when he guided a depleted Indian side to a historic 2-1 series victory in Australia.
Ajinkya Rahane, who retired from international cricket at 38, is celebrated for his resilience and leadership, particularly during the 2020-2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His former coach, Pravin Amre, drew parallels between Rahane's captaincy and India's Kargil War victory, emphasizing the challenges faced by the team.1235
Amre recalled, “I remember talking to him that time when India lost that Test match (in Adelaide) and he became a captain. I personally feel like it was exactly like the Kargil moment, because the opponent were on the top, they (Indian team) were down and from there they went (on to) winning the series.” Rahane's career spanned over 12 years, with 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is to his name, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
His leadership was particularly evident when he guided a depleted Indian side to a historic 2-1 series victory in Australia, following a humiliating 36 all out in Adelaide. Amre noted, “From there, picking the team, performing, leading from the front and getting that hundred… I think that is the art of batsmanship and also the art of leadership.”
Rahane's debut century against Karachi Urban and his memorable innings at Lord's in 2014 further solidified his legacy as a silent warrior who rose to the occasion when needed most. Amre expressed pride in Rahane's journey, stating, “Ajinkya Rahane was always a silent warrior because he knew that whenever his team needed, he was there for the team.”4
“Amre recalled how Rahane, after India were bowled out for 36 in the Adelaide Test, scored a hundred in Melbourne and led a depleted side to a 2-1 Border-Gavaskar series win in Australia. He also called him a 'silent warrior' whose contributions often came in adverse situations, remembering his first-class debut century against Karachi Urban.”
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