IND vs BAN: Will Be Back In ODIs If I Keep Scoring In Tests, Says Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, who is an integral part of the Test team, believes he make a comeback in the Indian squad in limited-overs cricket if he keeps on scoring runs in red-ball cricket

Virat-led team India, currently ranked No. 1 in Tests, is all set play their first Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens, starting from November 22. However, deputy-skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who is an integral part of the Test team, believes he can make a comeback in the Indian squad in limited-overs cricket if he keeps on scoring runs in red-ball cricket. Rahane has amassed 2,962 runs from 87 out of 90 ODIs, he got a chance to bat. The right-hander last played an ODI for India in February, 2018 against South Africa. "I just need to play well in the Test matches, keep scoring runs and I am confident that I will be back in the ODI side," Rahane told reporters on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh beginning Thursday. "It is all about self-belief and being confident. Staying in the present will help me, if I contribute to the side's cause in Tests, I am sure I will be back in the ODI squad," he added. Speaking to BCCI.tv, Rahane had already spoken about the need to train well to adapt to the challenges that come with playing with the pink ball.

Pujara, Rahane looking forward to the historic pink-ball Test

Ahead of the Test series, #TeamIndia batsmen @ajinkyarahane88 and @cheteshwar1 are excited to play the pink-ball Test and consider adaptation the key. Full video here - https://t.co/nsqitG3gaF pic.twitter.com/c3xDx2qTAH — BCCI (@BCCI) November 12, 2019

Rahane insists the hosts will not take Bangladesh lightly and focus on working on their own strengths. "Bangladesh is a very good team. They play as a unit. We focus on our strengths rather than thinking about opposition. With the Test championship, every match is important," said Rahane. "We are focussing on the Indore Test right now. I thought we played really well against South Africa, but as a side, we must stay in the present and we do not take any opponent lightly," he added. "I am very excited personally. It is a new challenge. I don't know how it will turn out but we will get an idea when we have a couple of practice sessions. Only then we will get an idea of how much the pink ball swings and how it works session wise," he pointed. "Fans perspective wise also it will be interesting. I think as a batsman lateral movement will be there and it will be best if you play late, that is my personal idea. Adapting shouldn't be a problem," he added.