'Never got the credit he deserved': Gavaskar compares Rahane to Dravid
Sunil Gavaskar has praised former Indian cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane, comparing his leadership style to Rahul Dravid's. Gavaskar argues that Rahane's significant contributions to Indian Test cricket, particularly the 2020-21 Australia series win, have been undervalued.
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This highlights the cultural discourse surrounding sports leadership and the recognition of strategic contributions in high-stakes team environments.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, saying the veteran never received the recognition he deserved for his leadership despite guiding the team through one of the greatest triumphs in Indian Test history. Rahane, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last week, brought the curtain down on a distinguished career in which he often stepped up whenever the team needed him. While his contributions with the bat were significant, his captaincy during India's memorable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia remains one of the defining chapters of his career. India entered that series in turmoil after being bowled out for just 36 in Adelaide. Virat Kohli then returned home for the birth of his first child, while injuries ruled out several first-choice players as the tour progressed. Despite those setbacks, Rahane inspired India to a remarkable 2-1 series victory.
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