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Meet Ajinkya Rahane, the new Wall of Indian cricket

ByBy Aasheesh Sharma
Jul 18, 2016 12:53 PM IST

The diminutive new vice captain of India has the defence of a Rahul Dravid as well as the match-winning brilliance of a VVS Laxman

He used to wake up at 4 to catch the Dombivli Fast to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) for net practice at Azad Maidan. Clearly, the dedication paid off. Recently nominated for the Arjuna Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and named vice captain for the tour to the West Indies, Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane, 27, says he is ready for newer challenges.

India’s new vice captain displays a temperament and nerves of steel that even the best in the business are applauding(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Subi Samuel)
India’s new vice captain displays a temperament and nerves of steel that even the best in the business are applauding(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Subi Samuel)
Shane Warne gave the moniker ‘Jinx’ to Ajinkya, reasoning that Rahane’s prolific scores were jinxing the opposition’s best-laid plans. (Shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Subi Samuel)
Shane Warne gave the moniker ‘Jinx’ to Ajinkya, reasoning that Rahane’s prolific scores were jinxing the opposition’s best-laid plans. (Shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Subi Samuel)
Rahul Dravid with Ajinkya Rahane at the Eden Gardens during IPL 2013 (Hindustan Times)
Rahul Dravid with Ajinkya Rahane at the Eden Gardens during IPL 2013 (Hindustan Times)
The writer with Ajinkya Rahane during the HT Brunch photo shoot
The writer with Ajinkya Rahane during the HT Brunch photo shoot
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