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Ajinkya Rahane of India celebrates his hundred runs during day two of the third test match between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi India on the 20th October 2019. (Sportzpics)
India batter Ajinkya Rahane was on hand at Lord’s where India is currently taking on England in the 3rd Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and said in an interview with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain that he still hopes to represent India in all whites.
“It’s good to be here. I still want to play Test cricket. I am really passionate about playing Test cricket and at this moment, I am enjoying my cricket. Just here for a few days and I carried my training clothes so that I can keep myself fit. Our domestic season is starting so the preparation has just begun,” the 37-year-old said on Sky Sports Cricket.
Rahane last played Test cricket for India in 2023 while he hasn’t featured for the limited overs teams for close to a decade. A few months ago also, he had reiterated his desire to return to the longest format.
"I still want to play Test cricket!" 👀
Ajinkya Rahane joins Athers & Nas at Lord's… and the 37-year-old still has a desire to play in white for India 💙 pic.twitter.com/gZGZr32chl
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 12, 2025
“I would love to be back in the Indian set-up again. The desire, the hunger, the fire is still there. Fitness-wise, I am right up there. I just want to take one game at a time, thinking about this IPL right now, and then, let’s see what happens in the future,” Rahane had said.
“I am a guy who will never give up. (I) always try and give my best on the field; give more than 100 per cent. It’s always about that, focusing on controllable things. I have been playing domestic cricket as well and I am really enjoying my cricket at this moment,” he had added.
Rahane’s biggest moment of glory was perhaps the 2020-21 tour of Australia in which he led an injury-plagued side to a historic and emotionally overwhelming 2-1 Test series win. However, within the next couple of years he found himself on the sidelines as younger players climbed up the ladder.
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