Ajinkya Rahane’s struggle with the bat continued in the second Test between India and West Indies, leaving fans disappointed. After his poor performance in the first Test, the vice-captain failed to make an impact yet again, scoring just 8 runs off 36 balls. This disappointing performance has caused Rahane’s fanbase to question his place in the team.
India got off to a promising start in the second Test, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal forming a solid partnership. However, Rahane’s inability to stabilize the innings and build on the good start put India in a vulnerable position. Shannon Gabriel’s exceptional delivery cleaned him up, further adding to the disappointment.
Fans took to Twitter to express their frustration with Rahane’s poor performance. Former Indian opening batter Aakash Chopra also criticized the decision to appoint Rahane as vice-captain for the West Indies Test series. He argued that the selectors should not have been carried away by Rahane’s single decent performance in the World Test Championship final. Chopra questioned whether Ravichandran Ashwin would have been a better choice for the vice-captaincy, considering Rahane’s average of 26.50.
The second successive failure of Rahane with the bat has left fans questioning his position in the team. With players like MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) not involved in the Test series, fans expect Rahane to step up and take charge. However, his poor form has disappointed fans, especially considering his recent appointment as vice-captain.
It remains to be seen how Rahane responds to these criticisms and whether he can regain his form in the remaining matches of the series. The pressure is now on him to prove his worth and justify his place in the team. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Rahane can deliver with the bat and contribute to India’s success in the series against West Indies.
