India’s fast pitcher Ishant Sharma called Ajinkya Rahane a ‘bowler captain’ and backed the right-hander to lead India well in the remaining three trials against Australia. Rahane is scheduled to undergo the greatest test of his captaincy skills as he prepares to lead India from the second test in Melbourne starting on December 26 when regular captain Virat Kohli flew home for the birth of her first child after playing the first Test Match. in Adelaide, which India lost by 8 plots.
At a time when India is bombarded with criticism for posting its lowest total of 36 in test cricket, Ishant, whose absence from the four-game series due to injury is also proving costly, said the calm demeanor of Rahane will help the team. Ride through this storm
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Unlike Kohli, who is often encouraged, Rahane maintains a low profile on the field and players are likely to be consulted more in the last three tests under his command, Ishant said.
“He’s very confident and I have to say he’s the captain of a bowler,” the right arm bowler, who missed the tour with a side injury, told ESPNcricinfo website.
“We have played so many times together. Whenever Virat wasn’t there, I would ask myself ‘What kind of field do you want? When do you want to go bowling? Do you want to continue (go bowling)?
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“He is the captain of a bowler. He’s not someone who would say ‘do this or that,’ ”said Ishant, who has played the single test against Afghanistan in Rahane’s captaincy.
Ishant said it is almost impossible to match Kohli’s energy on the field, Rahane’s serene presence could help India during pressure situations.
“If there’s a growing association and it’s a flat phase where the outfielders are just making their moves, a player’s energy level can change the scene,” he said.
“The kind of energy Virat brings to the table… not everyone can match that.
“Jinx (Rahane) transmits calm energy in a pressure situation. There will be no tension, he would communicate very well with the bowlers. “
The lanky fast bowler also added that even when Kohli is around, Rahane makes sure to talk to the fast bowlers regularly, acting as a bridge between the fast bowlers and the captain.
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