Ind vs Aus: Yuvraj, Sehwag hail Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten knock

New Delhi: Former India batsmen Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag on Sunday hailed Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 104-run knock in opposition to Australia on day two of the continued second Test of the four-match sequence right here on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
At stumps on day two, the guests’ rating learn 277/5 and the facet has taken a lead of 82 runs over Australia. The hosts may need scalped wickets of India’s top-order, however within the remaining session, Rahane and Jadeja confirmed grit and dedication to offer India agency management of the match. Rahane and Jadeja have placed on an unbeaten stand of 104 runs for the sixth wicket.
“A captain’s Hundred points symbol solid, gritty, and calm just like his personality @ajinkyarahane88 sharp mind in the field setting as well! @imjadeja looking great, how good has he become batting lower down the order. Great start for @RealShubmanGill! We are looking good for a decent lead,” tweeted Yuvraj.

A captains 💯 stable , gritty and calm similar to his character @ajinkyarahane88 sharp thoughts in subject setting aswell ! @imjadeja trying nice how good has he change into batting lowerdown the order for🇮🇳 ! Great begin for @RealShubmanGill ! We are trying good for an honest lead 👊🏽
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 27, 2020

Virender Sehwag additionally took to Twitter to congratulate Rahane on enjoying a captain’s knock. Taking to Twitter, Sehwag wrote: Brilliant hundred @ajinkyarahane88, dedication and sophistication.”

Brilliant hundred by @ajinkyarahane88 .Determination and sophistication.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 27, 2020

Rahane and Jadeja are at present unbeaten on 104 and 40 respectively for India within the first innings and they’re going to resume the proceedings for the guests on day three of the second Test.
This is Rahane’s eighth Test ton abroad and that is his first hundred as captain of Team India. With this knock, Rahane additionally grew to become the second Indian batsman to attain a century on his first match as captain in Australia.

Rahane will get his ton! He has actually stepped up. Very spectacular. This Jaddu/Rahane partnership is giving Australia one thing to fret about. What a match up to now! 🇮🇳🇦🇺 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/WYxRWyNyzO
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 27, 2020

Kohli was the primary one to realize the feat in 2014 when he registered a century in Adelaide. Kohli had gone again dwelling after the primary Test in opposition to Australia after being granted paternity depart by the BCCI.
On day one of many second Test, India had bundled out Australia for 195 as Jasprit Bumrah scalped 4 wickets whereas Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets.