Team India finished the truncated Day 2 at a score of 146/3 after the first day’s play was already lost due to rain. Virat Kohli (44*) and Ajinkya Rahane (29*) were holding the fort for India when play was called off for the day.
While reviewing the day’s play in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra praised Ajinkya Rahane for showing stubborn resistance despite looking slightly ungainly in the middle.
The cricketer-turned-commentator pointed out that Ajinkya Rahane’s initial discomfort was understandable as he has been away from competitive cricket for a while.
Chopra added that the Kiwi bowlers were in the ascendancy with the Indian team in a slightly precarious situation when Ajinkya Rahane came to the crease.
Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 29 has come off 79 deliveries and includes four boundaries. Although he has not been his fluent best, he has not looked too flustered either.
Aakash Chopra on the importance of Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli’s partnership
Aakash Chopra signed off by observing that the Ajinkya Rahane-Virat Kohli partnership bailed India out of slightly troubled waters. He highlighted that India just has Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin as the capable batsmen to follow.
Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli strung together an unbroken 58-run partnership for the fourth wicket. They will hope to carry in the same vein on Sunday and take India to a competitive score.
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