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Ajinkya Rahane Faces Backlash for Excluding Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah from All-Time Indian XI
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What Happened?
Ajinkya Rahane's selection of an all-time Indian XI has sparked controversy as he omitted Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. His team includes players he has played with, featuring legends like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
Key points
- Rahane's all-time XI includes Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, himself, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma.
- Rahane faced backlash on social media for excluding Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah, who are key players in Indian cricket history.
- The selection was based on players Rahane has played with during his career.
Key insights
- The backlash indicates strong public sentiment regarding player legacies in cricket.
- Rahane's choices reflect his personal experiences and relationships with teammates.
- Excluding prominent players like Kohli and Bumrah may spark debates about their contributions to Indian cricket.
Why it matters
Rahane's omissions may influence public perception of these players' legacies in Indian cricket.
Entities
Ajinkya Rahane· PersonVirat Kohli· PersonRohit Sharma· PersonJasprit Bumrah· PersonSachin Tendulkar· PersonMS Dhoni· PersonMurali Vijay· PersonShikhar Dhawan· PersonRahul Dravid· PersonRavindra Jadeja· PersonR Ashwin· PersonBhuvneshwar Kumar· PersonMohammed Shami· PersonIshant Sharma· Person
Source
Times Now
