However, when Rahane revealed his XI, the absence of two iconic names — Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah — left fans in complete disbelief. As Ajinkya Rahane recently sat down to pick his all-time Test XI based on the players he shared a dressing room with, quite a few surprises unfolded. Over the years, Rahane spent a lot of time out in the middle, playing alongside cricketers from different eras. From learning how to construct an innings from Sachin Tendulkar to becoming a reliable red-ball anchor alongside Cheteshwar Pujara , Rahane witnessed the gradual transition of India’s Test team over the last two decades.
For most cricket fans, it feels almost impossible to imagine a modern Indian Test side without the aggressive energy of Virat Kohli or the lethal pace of Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli was the driving force behind India’s Test resurgence, instilling a ruthless winning attitude overseas, while Bumrah has established himself as arguably the finest fast bowler India has ever produced across formats. Highlights Missing MS Dhoni takes the wicketkeeping gloves and the captain’s armband. his spot in this side reflects the deep respect Rahane holds for his calm leadership Although Dhoni’s record in Test cricket was often overshadowed by his white-ball heroics.
