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Former cricketers appreciate skipper Ajinkya Rahane's leadership skills in second Test against Australia

| @indiablooms | Dec 26, 2020, at 10:57 pm

Melbourne: Former cricketers are impressed by India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's leadership skills showcased on the first day of the second Test match against Australia.

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne appreciated him and tweeted: " What a terrific day of cricket at the MCG today. Congrats to the ground staff on preparing the best wicket at the MCG for a long time. More of these type of pitches please ! The Indian bowlers were outstanding too & very well lead by
@ajinkyarahane88 ! Can India bat all day?"

Praising Rahane, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag posted: "Outstanding bowling changes and really smart fielding placements from Rahane. And the bowlers delivered . Ashwin, Bumrah,Siraj were absolutely brilliant. Great effort to get Australia all out for 195 on the first day. Now for the batters to get a good first innings lead #AUSvIND."

Former Indian cricketer, who is known for playing some memorable knock against Australia, said: "Excellent days play for India. Bowlers were once again sensational, both the debutants looked confident, Rahane captained the side really well but most importantly they didn’t carry the baggage of the loss from Adelaide. #INDvAUS."

Rajane showed efficient field placement techniques and made smart bowling changes as India ended the day on top.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first but Indian bowlers bowled brilliantly to bowl out the opponents at 195.

India ended the day at 36/1.

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