'When Dhoni stepped away, Kohli-Shastri toughened Indian cricket': Rahane
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- Times of India10:08first to report
Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened Indian cricket. They instilled a fearless and aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches. India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period. Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience. He noted a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India15:24
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane entertained viewers during the Galle Test with a hilarious imitation of former head coach Ravi Shastri. Making his Test commentary debut, Rahane showcased his lighter side while recalling his long association with Shastri, including India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph. His impression added humour to the broadcast and gave fans a glimpse of his personality beyond cricket analysis.