'Respect senior players': Rahane warns Gambhir amid India's Test struggles

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has said the Indian Test team needs to bring back the fight and patience that once defined its success, as he reflected on the team's recent struggles in the longest format.Rahane, who recently retired from international cricket, made the comments during his first podcast appearance since retirement. While India have won two ICC trophies in white-ball cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir in the last two years, the Test team has struggled, including two home series whitewashes. India are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings and are trying to qualify for the final.Rahane, who last played a Test in 2023, said Test cricket demands character and the ability to survive difficult periods.“Because I haven’t been playing Test cricket for the last two years, I’ve been sitting at home, watching the Indian team lose matches even in India as well.