Updated On: 26 December, 2021 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Rahane lost his vice-captaincy due to poor form— 411 runs in 12 Tests this year. Despite the bad run, the Mumbai batsman was lucky to retain his place for the South Africa tour. Hence, this series will be an acid test for Rahane. Scoring runs is the only way through which he can remain an integral part of the Test team

Ajinkya Rahane. Pic/AFP
All eyes will on under-fire Ajinkya Rahane as India take on South Africa in the opening Test of the three-match series at Centurion today.
Rahane lost his vice-captaincy due to poor form— 411 runs in 12 Tests this year. Despite the bad run, the Mumbai batsman was lucky to retain his place for the South Africa tour. Hence, this series will be an acid test for Rahane. Scoring runs is the only way through which he can remain an integral part of the Test team.