Ajinkya Rahane criticizes India selectors amid Test cricket struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane addressed concerns about India's Test team following recent retirements of key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin. His comments come as the team navigates a difficult period, having faced a historic 2-0 home series loss to South Africa in late 2025. Rahane emphasized the need for a blend of experienced players and newcomers, noting the challenge posed by the simultaneous departure of senior players. India will face Sri Lanka in August in an attempt to bounce back in the World Test Championship.
- •Ajinkya Rahane blames lack of senior players for team's struggles.
- •India suffered a 2-0 home Test series whitewash against South Africa.
- •Rahane calls for a balance of experienced and younger players in the squad.
- •India's next Test series is against Sri Lanka in August.
- •The team aims to recover and remain competitive in the World Test Championship.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Respect senior players': Ajinkya Rahane sends big message to Gautam Gambhir amid Test struggles
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — 'Respect senior players': Ajinkya Rahane's indirect dig at India selectors as Test team struggles after Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin retirements
"Rahane also pointed to the rapid transition in the Indian Test side. Within six months, India lost Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test setup. Without naming anyone directly, he said a Test team needs more experienced players alongside youngsters.
"Ajinkya Rahane blames India's lack of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin for Test team's struggles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:00 AM'Respect senior players': Ajinkya Rahane sends big message to Gautam Gambhir amid Test struggles
Rahane also pointed to the rapid transition in the Indian Test side. Within six months, India lost Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test setup. Without naming anyone directly, he said a Test team needs more experienced players alongside youngsters.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:27 PM'Respect senior players': Ajinkya Rahane's indirect dig at India selectors as Test team struggles after Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin retirements
Ajinkya Rahane blames India's lack of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin for Test team's struggles.
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