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Ajinkya Rahane hits 303-ball 159 for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy

Says age is just a number, intent should matter more

Offers advice to dropped India batter Sarfaraz Khan

Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane, on Sunday (October 26, 2025) expressed his hurt at being overlooked for India's 2024-25 tour of Australia. He asserted that age should not be a criterion for national selection and emphasised that his presence would have been beneficial for the team Down Under.

Rahane showcased his form by scoring a characteristic 303-ball 159 with 21 fours for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy. However, missing out on playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India lost 1-3, still rankled him.

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