Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Rahane Speaks Out on Test Snub, Acknowledges Australia Miss
Ajinkya Rahane, a veteran cricket player, shared his thoughts on not being selected for the Indian Test team.
He feels he deserved more chances after making a comeback in 2023, particularly after being India's top scorer in the World Test Championship final.
Rahane believes that experience and performance should be prioritized over age.
He stated that he felt the team needed him for the recent tour of Australia but he wasn't included.
The player has been playing in the Ranji Trophy, hoping for a return to the team.
Ajinkya Rahane spoke out about his exclusion from the Indian Test team.
Rahane feels he should have received more opportunities after his comeback.
He was the highest scorer for India in the 2023 WTC Final.
Rahane believes experience should be valued over age.
He expressed disappointment at not being selected for the Australia tour.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane
- What
- Spoke about being sidelined from the Indian Test team.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- On the sidelines of a Ranji Trophy match.
- Why
- To express his views on his exclusion from the team.
Ajinkya Rahane's View
BCCI's/Selectors' View
Selection Criteria
Ajinkya Rahane's View
Rahane believes experience and performance should be prioritized over age.
BCCI's/Selectors' View
Not explicitly stated but implied focus is on building a new team under a young captain, Shubman Gill.
- Player
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Last Played Test
- Nearly two years ago
- WTC Final 2023
- Highest scorer for India
- Rahane's Stance
- Believes should have had extended run
- Current Status
- Playing Ranji Trophy
Sources
Ranji Trophy | After 159, Ajinkya Rahane vents out his hurt: “I should have played BGT series”
Ajinkya Rahane Returns To Bat After Walking Off With Cramps, Smashes 159 In The Ranji Trophy
Ajinkya Rahane Makes Big Claim After Smashing 159 In Ranji Trophy, Says Team India Needed Him In BGT
Ajinkya Rahane Puts Selectors On Notice: 'Indian Team Needed Me In Australia...'
Ajinkya Rahane slams management, selectors for lack of communication: ‘Indian team needed me in Australia’
Look at intent, not age: Rahane blasts BCCI selectors
Veteran Ajinkya Rahane makes passionate case for Test return after Ranji century
Rahane and Nair shine with centuries as Services set record in Ranji Trophy match
