Following his formal announcement stepping away from international cricket, former Indian vice captain Ajinkya Rahane has offered deep insights into one of the most defining middle order alliances in modern red ball history. Reflecting on a distinguished career spanning over a decade, the elegant Mumbai batter detailed how his tranquil demeanor paired seamlessly with Virat Kohli’s fierce aggression to forge a prolific batting partnership that anchored India through a golden era of overseas Test success.
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