India batter Ajinkya Rahane was present at the Lord's Cricket Stadium where his team is currently playing the third Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The diminutive batter, who has had enough battles with England, said in an interview with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain that he is still optimistic about representing India in the red-ball format.
Rahane last played the longest format of the game in 2023, while he has not played white-ball formats for over a decade. A few months ago, the veteran stated his desire to make a comeback in Test cricket.
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“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 could keep myself fit. Our domestic season is starting, so the preparation has just begun,” the 37-year-old said on Sky Sports Cricket.
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“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.
Ajinkya Rahane on wanting to never give up despite being on the wrong side of the 30s
Despite being 37 years of age and Indian youngsters staking a claim in the red-ball format, Rahane still hopes to make a comeback. The batter says he wants to never give up on his desire to play for India.
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“I am a guy who will never give up. (I) always try and give my best on the field; give more than 100 percent. It’s always about focusing on controllable things. I have been playing domestic cricket as well, and I am enjoying my cricket at this moment,” he had added.
Rahane's biggest moment of glory came when he led an injury-ravaged Indian team Down Under in 2021-22 to clinch a series 2-1 win and beat Australia for a second series triumph.
