Ajinkya Rahane storms back into Indian Team!!

Rahane has been named in India's 15-man squad for the WTC final vs Aus

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Final set to be played at The Oval from June 7

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He was dropped at the end of the 2021-22 tour of South Africa after stringe of low scores

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Rahane then had a stellar season with bat for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

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However, playing for CSK, Rahane rediscovered a new tempo to his game

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With Shreyas Iyer injured ( back issues)

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Rahane is set to take no. 5 spot in the middle-order

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