May score '100 or even 200' in Boxing Day Test, says Ajinkya Rahane

Indian cricket team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said his rhythm and counter-attacking mindset could help him slam a century or double century at the Boxing Day Test, starting Wednesday.

Rahane has so far hit two fifties in his 164 runs from the first two Tests but a three-figure score is yet to be seen coming from his bat. He last scored a century against Sri Lanka in Colombo last year.

While speaking to the media, Rahane said, "I am sure it will come in this match. The way I am batting, from Adelaide to Perth, the mindset I was in to counter-attack and the rhythm I was batting in, maybe 100 or even 200 can come,"

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However, the 30-year-old soon added that personal milestones can be achieved later as well.

"I think it is more important for me not to think about it. I have to continue batting the way I am. I can read the situation a bit better and if I can play like that it will be better for the team. Personal milestones can be achieved later as well."

"I am really happy (to return here for Boxing Day Test). We all know how big it is and to come here at 1-1 is really good. We had our chances in Perth but it is important to stay in the present right now and give our best starting from December 26," he concluded.

After defeating Australia in the first test, India lost the second by a huge margin of 146 runs, where Virat Kohli and his men were dismissed for a mere 140 in the second innings.

When asked what changes he would want to see in the team for the third Test, Rahane said the batting unit needs to step up and support the bowlers if they are to win consistently overseas.

India are currently tied 1-1 with the hosts in the four-match Test series.