India Squad WTC Final 2023: India’s selection committee has named Ajinkya Rahane in the 15-player squad of the World Test Championship Final 2023. After a gap of more than a year, Ajinkya Rahane is making his return to the India Test team. The selection committee seems to have carefully thought out this decision, considering Rahane’s recent performances with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Meanwhile, the World Test Championship Final 2023 (India vs Australia) is scheduled to be played in June later this year. Follow World Test Championship Final 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia squad for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final announced.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) April 25, 2023
The Indian team management is including Ajinkya Rahane in the WTC Final squad to have a strong middle-order. He could be instrumental in winning the match. With the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and KL Rahul in the team, Rahane’s presence will only strengthen the Indian batting line-up.
India Squad WTC Final 2023: Ajinkya Rahane Test Stats –
- Ajinkya Rahane has played 82 Test matches.
- In 140 innings, he has scored 4931 runs.
- His highest score is 188 runs and has an average of 38.52.
- He has scored 12 hundred and 25 half-centuries.
Ajinkya Rahane is a well-known name in the Indian cricketing fraternity, and his contribution to Indian cricket cannot be overlooked. He has been an integral part of the Indian cricket team for a long time now and has played several crucial innings for the team. Rahane has always been known for his calm and composed nature, making him an ideal candidate for a Test match.
The 34-year-old performance in the IPL 2023 has been exceptional. He has amassed 209 runs in just 5 matches at an average of 52.25. His strike rate of 199.04 is remarkable and is a testament to his batting skills. His form in the IPL will surely give him the much-needed confidence and momentum going into the WTC Final.
Ajinkya Rahane in IPL 2023-
- Ajinkya Rahane has played 5 matches so far this season.
- He has scored 209 runs at an average of 52.25.
- He has a spectacular strike of 199.04.
- Rahane has smashed two splendid half-centuries.
The right-hand batsman is making his way into India’s Test team after one year. His last appearance was in January 2022 during the South Africa tour. Since then, he has been out of the team due to a dip in form and the emergence of new talent. However, Rahane’s recent performances in the Indian Premier League have caught the attention of the selection committee, and he has been included in the squad for the upcoming World Test Championship Final.
Chennai Super Kings has also praised Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja for their selection in the World Test Championship squad. The franchise took to Twitter and wrote, “The Duo we mount R hopes on for the Ultimate Title.”
The Duo we mount R hopes on for the Ultimate Title 💛#WTCFinal #WhistlePodu 🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 25, 2023
India’s Squad for WTC Final 2023 –
Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.
The final match of the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship will be played at The Oval, London from June 7 to June 11. The match will be played between India and Australia, with a reserve day scheduled for June 12. In the inaugural edition held in 2021, New Zealand emerged victorious by defeating India with eight wickets in the final held in Southampton.
The WTC Final is a significant tournament for both India and Australia, and both teams will be looking to give their best shot. With players like Ajinkya Rahane in the Indian team, the team’s chances of winning the tournament have only increased.
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