Ajinkya Rahane Eyes Test Comeback After Strong Ranji Trophy Performance

Ajinkya Rahane Ranji Trophy Performance: Out of the Indian team, batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday showed his love for Test cricket and said that his hunger to return to the national team is not over yet.

Ajinkya Rahane Test Comeback: Shines in Ranji Trophy Quarter-Final

36-year-old Rahane, who last played a Test match for India in July 2023 on the West Indies tour, is in great form in domestic cricket in the current season and has performed well in all formats.

Mumbai has entered the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy with a win in the quarter-finals against Haryana. After the match, Rahane said, “I am batting well now. Mushtaq Ali was very good.

I am happy with my batting.” While captaining Mumbai, Rahane hit a brilliant century in the second innings, helping his team win by 152 runs. Rahane, who was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction, has scored more than 90 runs thrice, more than 80 runs once and now a century in the quarter-finals in the last 10 innings.

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I respect Test cricket – Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane said, “Domestic cricket has given me everything and that is why I still have that passion. My love for the game is still the same. I respect Test cricket. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I still have cricket left in me. You all can see, I am playing with all my heart.”

Will Ajinkya Rahane Return for India’s Test Series in June?

India’s next Test series is to be played against England in June, which will mark the start of the new World Test Championship cycle. When asked if he is thinking of returning there, Rahane refused to say much on this.

He further said, “It will be in June. There is still a lot of time. We still have to play in the Ranji Trophy semi-final. We will go home tomorrow, rest for a few days and then focus on the next match.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed senior players to participate in domestic cricket and Rahane appreciated the move.

Q1. Is Ajinkya Rahane still playing domestic cricket?
Yes, Rahane is playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and is in great form.

Q2. Will Rahane return to the Indian Test team?
He has not been selected yet, but his performances in domestic cricket could open the door for a comeback.

Q3. Which IPL team picked Rahane in 2025?
Kolkata Knight Riders selected him in the IPL 2025 auction.

Q4. When is India’s next Test series?
India will play England in June, marking the start of the new World Test Championship cycle.