Ajinkya Rahane reveals what he did after being dropped for first two Tests in South Africa

Ajinkya Rahane feels that India’s stupendous bowling performance in South Africa will be a big boost to team’s confidence ahead of their gruelling five-Test tour of England.

“Definitely, we all do believe that we have the team that can do well in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and England. It is important to start well. The preparations part will be really important as it will provide us with the momentum,” Rahane said. “Taking 60 wickets in South Africa was unbelievable. The way our fast bowlers and spinners bowled, we all believe that we can do well.”

Rahane, who was dropped for the first two Tests in South Africa, made a significant contribution to the team’s win in Johannesburg. He said there was an opportunity for him to become a hero after the third Test in Johannesburg and he was happy to have delivered.

“When we go abroad, the teams come hard at us. There is challenge for an individual to do well overseas but we had discussed that from now on, wherever we will go, we will think and play like it’s our home turf and that’s what we were doing in South Africa.

“Yes, Johannesburg wicket was slightly dangerous but for me …read more