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Xtra Time Web Desk: India’s veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane showcased his enduring class with a brilliant century in the County Championship match between Leicestershire and Glamorgan on September 1. Despite being overlooked by Indian selectors, Rahane continues to fight for a spot in the Indian Test team.

In the Glamorgan match, Rahane delivered when his team needed him most. After a modest 42-run contribution in the first innings, he returned in the second innings with Leicestershire in trouble at 74/3. Rahane then formed a crucial 183-run partnership with Peter Handscomb, steering Leicestershire back into the game.

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Ajinkya Rahane registers his second #CountyChamp century and first for Leicestershire pic.twitter.com/LR05eM09nx

— Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 1, 2024

Rahane’s innings was a masterclass in resilience and skill, as he scored 102 runs off 192 balls, including 13 fours and a six. This century, his 40th in First-Class cricket, puts him back in the spotlight, especially with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the horizon.

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Although Rahane’s career took a downturn after the Australia tour, he has continued to perform in domestic cricket, earning a recall for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023. His efforts there were commendable, but he was dropped after the West Indies tour. With over 13,000 First-Class runs, Rahane’s latest performance could reignite his Test career.