I aspire to participate in 100 Test matches. Ajinkya Rahane is a cricketer.

For the 2023 World Test Championship final match against Australia, Ajinkya Rahane was called up when Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were unavailable for selection. After demonstrating his superiority as a hitter, the Mumbai-born batsman was named vice captain and included in the squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies. But after KL Rahul and Iyer returned, the cricket player was left off of the South Africa tour.

But Ajinkya Rahan isn’t prepared to give up just yet. The seasoned hitter shared his aspirations, saying he wanted to play 100 Test matches for his nation. Notably, in 85 Test matches played so far, the 35-year-old has scored 5077 runs at an average of 38.46 while representing India. He also discussed his objective for the current season, which is to win the Ranji Trophy.

“One game at a time, I want Mumbai to do well. The Hindustan Times cited Rahane as saying, “The goal is to win the Ranji Trophy, and the bigger goal is to play 100 Test matches.”

At the global level, you should have the following mindset: Ajinkya Rahane

When discussing what it takes to be successful in international cricket, Rahane said that having the right mindset is essential. He said that while all cricket players possess similar attributes, the team management is more interested in players with a positive outlook. He went on to say that in international cricket, a player’s response to failure is crucial.

It all comes down to mindset. Nothing in your game happens overnight. Ultimately, the hitter must play while keeping an eye on the ball. However, it all comes down to mindset—what you are thinking when you are over there—and that varies depending on the person. Your preparation and the procedure you use are important details. It is just not possible to consider bowling and batting alone. On a global scale, your perspective needs to be correct. Your mental toughness is also a significant factor. Your ability to manage both speed and failure. These are all important things, Rahane stated.