Sunil Gavaskar praised Ajinkya Rahane, highlighting his underappreciated leadership during India's historic 2020-21 Test series win in Australia and comparing him to Rahul Dravid.
Gavaskar said that Rahane's leadership never got the credit it deserved (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 04, 2026
07:30 pm
What's the storyBatting legend Sunil Gavaskar has paid a glowing tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Gavaskar said that despite leading India to one of its greatest Test victories in history, Rahane never got the credit he deserved for his leadership.
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