Things are not looking up for Ajinkya Rahane
Things are not looking up for Ajinkya Rahane
January 13, 2022
Author 77baji
Ajinkya Rahane was eager to choose the DRS, boosting
the possibility that the judgement may be overturned. However, replays revealed a clear spike as
the ball passed through his bat. As India lost their fourth wicket, Rahane had to make the long
walk back.
Ajinkya Rahane was once again embroiled in a social media firestorm. On Day 1 of the third India vs South Africa Test match at Newlands in Cape Town, the seasoned batter was removed for another low score of 9, but what enraged supporters even more was his choice to seek a review. Kagiso Rabada got one to straighten from a bothersome line around off stump in the first delivery of the Indian innings' 42nd over. The ball appeared to have brushed Rahane's bat and then the pads before reaching the wicketkeeper's gloves because Rahane closed the bat-face early. The South African players raised a massive appeal, and the on-field umpire ruled in Rahane's favour.
India's No.5 made a hasty decision to use the DRS, sparking expectations that the decision will be overturned. However, replays revealed a clear spike as the ball passed through his bat. As India lost their fourth wicket, Rahane had to make the long walk all the way.
To be fair to Rahane, the ball may have simply grazed his thigh pads almost quickly after passing his bat, causing uncertainty in his thoughts, but Twitter users were not having it.
For quite some time, Rahane has not been in the best of form. With an attacking fifty in the second innings in Johannesburg, he showed indications of improvement, but another low score on Tuesday made things painful for the right-hander.
Virat Kohli, who is coming back into fashion to the squad after missing the previous Test due to a sore back, shown commendable patience in battling the South African pacers.
After electing to bat first, India lost openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal early on. After that, Cheteshwar Pujara (43) and Kohli formed a strong partnership before the latter was bowled by Marco Jansen.
The series is now tied at 1-1 after three games. India is hoping to win their first Test series in South Africa.
Ajinkya Rahane was once again embroiled in a social media firestorm. On Day 1 of the third India vs South Africa Test match at Newlands in Cape Town, the seasoned batter was removed for another low score of 9, but what enraged supporters even more was his choice to seek a review. Kagiso Rabada got one to straighten from a bothersome line around off stump in the first delivery of the Indian innings' 42nd over. The ball appeared to have brushed Rahane's bat and then the pads before reaching the wicketkeeper's gloves because Rahane closed the bat-face early. The South African players raised a massive appeal, and the on-field umpire ruled in Rahane's favour.
India's No.5 made a hasty decision to use the DRS, sparking expectations that the decision will be overturned. However, replays revealed a clear spike as the ball passed through his bat. As India lost their fourth wicket, Rahane had to make the long walk all the way.
To be fair to Rahane, the ball may have simply grazed his thigh pads almost quickly after passing his bat, causing uncertainty in his thoughts, but Twitter users were not having it.
For quite some time, Rahane has not been in the best of form. With an attacking fifty in the second innings in Johannesburg, he showed indications of improvement, but another low score on Tuesday made things painful for the right-hander.
Virat Kohli, who is coming back into fashion to the squad after missing the previous Test due to a sore back, shown commendable patience in battling the South African pacers.
After electing to bat first, India lost openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal early on. After that, Cheteshwar Pujara (43) and Kohli formed a strong partnership before the latter was bowled by Marco Jansen.
The series is now tied at 1-1 after three games. India is hoping to win their first Test series in South Africa.