Twitter Erupts After Ajinkya Rahane Smashes A Blistering Century Against Australia

Stand-in Indian skipper, Ajinkya Rahane completed his 12th Test century on Sunday as he played a magnificent knock against the Australians. Rahane came into bat at number four for team India after the Indian Cricket Team bulldozed the Kangaroos for just 195 runs on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

After resuming proceedings from 36/1 on Day 2, team Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill carried forward the Indian innings but both the batsmen fell in quick succession. Ajinkya Rahane walked into bat at a crucial stage in the Indian innings and completed his century 195 balls. Team India now have a hefty lead over the Australians as they have cruised to an 80-run lead with Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja taking the charge.

Twitter was absolutely elated with Rahane’s grit and determination and the Twitterati couldn’t help but praise the Indian skipper for his brilliant knock against Australia.

Twitter Erupts After Ajinkya Rahane Smashes A Blistering Century Against Australia

In this article, we’ll bring the best Twitter reactions that led to Ajinkya Rahane’s praise and hailing.

Top class ton from skipper Ajinkya Rahane. This ton is at par with his 103 at Lord’s, 147 at MCG in 2014 & 96 at Durban in 2013. It’s so hard to imagine that his spot in the playing XI is often questioned by critics. Top player. This could be a series-defining ton #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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WELL PLAYED
AJINKYA RAHANE…
CAPTAINS KNOOCK…

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What a hundred. Been six-plus years, finally a knock to match his Lord’s century… Take a bow Ajinkya Rahane! #<!---->A<!---->u<!---->s<!---->v<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

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Rahane gets his ton! He has really stepped up. Very impressive. This Jaddu/Rahane partnership is giving Australia something to worry about. What a match thus far! ???? #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->W<!---->Y<!---->x<!---->R<!---->W<!---->y<!---->N<!---->y<!---->z<!---->O

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Ajinkya Rahane brings up 1⃣0⃣0⃣ number 1⃣2⃣ in Test cricket!

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CHARACTER ???what a knock under pressure @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 ???? #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->t<!---->e<!---->s<!---->t p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->t<!---->R<!---->k<!---->I<!---->f<!---->g<!---->c<!---->F<!---->o<!---->7

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One of Rahane’s best Test hundreds. One of the best away hundreds from an India captain. Leading by example. Leading from the front. Admiration and respect ✊ #<!---->C<!---->h<!---->a<!---->m<!---->p<!---->i<!---->o<!---->n #<!---->A<!---->u<!---->s<!---->v<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Extremely happy for @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 . What a knock on what an occasion. Captain’s knock!! Looking forward to a big lead.#<!---->i<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->s<!---->a<!---->u<!---->s<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

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— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Led the side well now Solid 100 by @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 Team India in the driving seat now

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

One of the finest innings by an Indian captain in a tough conditions and situation abroad. Well done #<!---->A<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->R<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e #<!---->i<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->s<!---->a<!---->u<!---->s<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 . Rahane enjoying extra responsibility.

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

They also serve those who stand and wait.. @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 epitomises the undaunted spirit of the Mumbaikar. All those hours on the early morning Mumbai local to and fro to practise makes you a tough cookie! Super 100 by a top class player and fine man! Salute! #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

A look at the Honours Board at the G.

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Well done, Skip ?#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->1<!---->Y<!---->f<!---->q<!---->Q<!---->l<!---->3<!---->D<!---->K<!---->k

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Quiet resolve, no histrionics, hall mark of that Ajinkya Rahane 100. Against a quality attack at a crunch time. Great Test hundred! ???#<!---->A<!---->u<!---->s<!---->v<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->i<!---->a

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

A captains ? solid , gritty and calm just like his personality @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 sharp mind in field setting aswell ! @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->j<!---->a<!---->d<!---->e<!---->j<!---->a looking great how good has he become batting lowerdown the order for?? ! Great start for @RealShubmanGill ! We are looking good for a decent lead ??

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Brilliant hundred by @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 .
Determination and class.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) D<!---->e<!---->c<!---->e<!---->m<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Well played @<!---->a<!---->j<!---->i<!---->n<!---->k<!---->y<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->8<!---->8 ..of course class is permanent & so is ‘B’bay’s Khadus School of batting’…Ind though has a mountain to climb to wipe out Adelaide avalanche…for now Test Crkt thrives..& how..!!!

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Team India In Commanding Position After Ajinkya Rahane’s Heroics

Team India are in the driving seat after their batsmen have displayed rock-solid performance. Shubman Gill was astute with the bat as he opened the innings. Cheteshwar Pujara once again failed to find his rhythm as he was dismissed for just 17 runs off 70 balls. Ajinkya Rahane kept ticking the scoreboard from one end.

Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant stitched quickfire knocks to help India reach Australia’s total. Rahane and Jadeja then played gritty knocks to force Australia on the backfoot. Team India now leads by more than 80 runs. The Indian batsmen will love to take a hefty lead and then dismiss Australia on a low score.