Stand-in captain of the Indian team Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said that he had apologized to Virat Kohli after the terrible mix-up which led to the Indian skipper getting run-out in the Adelaide Test against Australia.

'Apologised to Virat Kohli,' says Ajinkya Rahane on Adelaide run-out incident

Ajinkya Rahane is a “bowler’s captain” whose calm leadership will come in handy in India’s bid to bounce back in the four-test series against Australia, seamer Ishant Sharma said.

Ishant expects 'bowler's captain' Rahane to fill Kohli void

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has called Ajinkya Rahane to take up Virat Kohli’s no. four spot in the batting order for the remainder of the four-match Test series against Australia as the southpaw said that the stand-in skipper needs to lead from the front in the Boxing Day Test.

Gautam Gambhir gives his take on Team India's combination for Boxing Day Test vs Australia

The Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval was a mix-bag for both the teams. While India looked solid and on course for a good total before Virat Kohli suffered a run-out which ultimately led to a middle-order collapse, Australia, on the other hand, toiled hard the entire day before bouncing back strong in the final session of the day, with the second new ball under lights.

Adelaide Test: Virat Kohli misses 28th Test century as India end Day 1 at 233/6

Virat Kohli on Thursday was looking on course to get his 28th Test century in the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval but was the victim of a mix-up with Ajinkya Rahane which resulted in his run-out.

Watch: Virat Kohli suffers run-out after terrible mix-up with Ajinkya Rahane in Adelaide Test

Virat Kohli's absence in the final three Test matches against Australia will leave a big void for Team India. Discussion on who will replace Kohli in the team's batting order has been heating up.

Sunil Gavaskar picks this batsman who will bat at No.4 after Virat Kohli leaves

Virat Kohli's absence in the final three Test matches against hosts Australia has been the talking point of the tour. Ajinkya Rahane is likely to lead the team in Kohli's absence.

'His captaincy is fabulous': Australian legend Ian Chappell on Ajinkya Rahane

Skipper Virat Kohli will return to India after playing the first Test against Australia that will begin on December 17 in Adelaide. Many cricketing pundits believe Kohli has been the backbone of India's batting lineup and his absence on the remainder of Test series could cost India heavily.

IND vs AUS- 'Kohli's absence will be a huge setback for India': Sanjay Manjrekar

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is most likely to lead the team after Virat Kohli's departure. However, former test spinner Harbhajan Singh warned Rahane to use his personality than copying Virat Kohli's leadership style in the final three tests against Australia.

'Rahane doesn't need to change his game or personality', warns Harbhajan Singh

Team India has arrived in Australia and has been sweating it out in the nets ahead of a full-fledged Tour. Australia will host India for three ODIs, three T20Is and a four-match Test series.

WATCH- 'Kangaroo land!': Ajinkya Rahane faces Ashwin and Jadeja in nets

Senior Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane reckons that Namaste and clapping would replace handshakes and high-fives when cricket resumes post-COVID-19 pandemic. The vice-captain of the Indian Test team is also of the view that cricket should resume only when there’s a vaccine available to fight the virus.

"Cricket should only start when...": Ajinkya Rahane on resumption of sports

Number 1 ranked India did not waste much time on the third day of the second Test to clean sweep two-match series by an innings and 46 runs. This is India's seventh consecutive Test win, best-ever winning streak and 12th successive home series victory.

India vs Bangladesh: Umesh Yadav takes five as winning-run for Kohli & Co continues

The Indian team is on the verge of 12th consecutive Test series victory at home after skipper scored a commanding ton which was later backed by yet another day of quality fast bowling.

Skipper Virat Kohli scores commanding ton as Ishant & Co close in on series win against Bangladesh

India declared their first innings on 347 for nine on Saturday after skipper Virat Kohli's sparkling 136 on day two of the maiden day-night Test for both the teams.

Ind vs Ban: Virat Kohli's dominating 100 shine as India declare on 347-9

West Indies skipper Jason Holder said on Thursday after a training session at Sabina Park in Kingston, that the key to levelling the ongoing test series against India will be to be decisive in footwork, shot selection, and just standard cricket. West Indies lost to the visitors in the last test match when vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane played crucial knocks in both the innings to give India a 1-0 lead in the three-match test series which is also a part of the ongoing World Test Championships.

Cricket - 'Just standard cricket', Holder's key to leveling series with India

The last time Ajinkya Rahane scored a century in international cricket was over two years back but the India Test vice-captain says the drought does not concern him as long as he is contributing for his side.

'Not a selfish guy': Ajinkya Rahane not concerned about century drought

Ajinkya Rahane made 81 as India advanced to 203 for the loss of six wickets at stumps on a rain-affected opening day of the first test against West Indies in North Sound, Antigua on Thursday.

Rain helps West Indies restrict India to 203 for six on opening day

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said he is surprised to not see Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies.

Surprised not to see Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane in ODI squad: Sourav Ganguly 

Delhi defeated Rajasthan by five wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. With this defeat, Rajasthan's campaign comes to an end for this season.

IPL 2019: Delhi register 5-wicket victory over Rajasthan

While Rajasthan have a remote chance of making it to the playoffs, it is a do and die situation for Hyderabad as they enter in a must-win encounter with Bangalore.

IPL 2019: It's Delhi vs Rajasthan and Hyderabad vs Bangalore

Rajasthan have decided to bring back Ajinkya Rahane as captain for the remainder of their Indian Premier League campaign after Steve Smith left to join the Australian squad, the franchise announced on Friday.

Rajasthan reappoint Ajinkya Rahane as captain for remainder of IPL season

Both the teams are on 10 points from 12 matches each and absolutely need to win to keep their play-off chances alive.

IPL 2019: Punjab host Kolkata in a must-win encounter

Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, Delhi defeated Bangalore to top the points table and book themselves a play-off berth.

IPL 2019: Chennai, Delhi to face off in battle for the top position

The Steve Smith-led side have a theoretical chance to make it to the playoffs, provided they do not lose any of their remaining two matches.

IPL 2019: Rejuvenated Rajasthan to lock horns with bottom-placed Bangalore

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