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Ajinkya Rahane says he has always admired former Australia captain Steve Waugh's mental strength

  • Press Trust of India
  • January 12th, 2020
  • 18:42:20 IST

New Delhi: India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his admiration for the former Australia captain Steve Waugh, who is known for his "ice cool" demeanour in tough situations.

"Was great chatting with @stevewaugh. Had always admired his mental strength as a player and as a leader," Rahane said in an Instagram post.


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Was great chatting with @stevewaugh. Had always admired his mental strength as a player and as a leader.

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Rahane also posted a picture of himself with the 54-year old Australia's World Cup-winning skipper, who has played 168 Tests and 325 ODIs.

Rahane is not a part of the Indian ODI squad which will face Australia in a three-match series beginning Tuesday in Mumbai.

The 31-year-old Rahane is a part of the India A team for the second India four-day game against New Zealand between 7 to 10 February. India will play two Tests against the Kiwis from 21 February.

Updated Date: January 12, 2020 18:42:20 IST

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