AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: “What An Incredible Performance,” Says Michael Vaughan On Ajinkya Rahane’s Century | Cricket News

Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Sunday lauded the “incredible performance” of India skipper Ajinkya Rahane in opposition to Australia on the second day of the continued Boxing Day Test on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rahane smashed his twelfth century in Test cricket and is at the moment unbeaten at 104 runs. “His 100 at lords was special but this one in Melbourne as skipper with his team 1-0 down and up against it tops the lot … what an incredible performance so far by @ajinkyarahane88!!! #AUSvIND,” Vaughan wrote on Twitter.

At stumps on day two, the guests’ rating learn 277/5 and the facet has taken a lead of 82 runs over Australia. The hosts might need scalped wickets of India’s top-order, however within the last session, Rahane and Jadeja confirmed grit and dedication to present India agency management of the match. Rahane and Jadeja have placed on an unbeaten stand of 104 runs for the sixth wicket.

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina additionally hailed Rahane and Jadeja for his or her contribution. “Well done @ajinkyarahane88 and @imjadeja! You’ve shown what INDIA is all about. Am sure we will fight and win Melbourne Test. Come on India #IndvsAus,” his tweet learn.

Rahane and Jadeja are at the moment unbeaten on 104 and 40 respectively for India within the first innings and they’ll resume the proceedings for the guests on day three of the second Test.

This is Rahane’s eighth Test ton abroad and that is his first hundred as captain of Team India. With this knock, Rahane additionally turned the second Indian batsman to attain a century on his first match as captain in Australia.

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Virat Kohli was the primary one to attain the feat in 2014 when he registered a century in Adelaide. Kohli had gone again dwelling after the primary Test in opposition to Australia after being granted paternity depart by the BCCI.

On day one of many second Test, India had bundled out Australia for 195 as Jasprit Bumrah scalped 4 wickets whereas Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets.