Despite being in poor form for quite some time, the Indian team management has consistently backed Ajinkya Rahane in Test Cricket. He had a forgettable outing in the Test series in New Zealand and returned with mediocre returns in South Africa as well.
In 3 Tests, he managed 136 runs at an average of 22.67 against South Africa. The team management is looking to move on from India’s former Test vice-captain and, thus, he might not be picked in India’s squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka.