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Ajinkya Rahane says Hampshire stint helped him after cracking hundred against West Indies

Ajinkya Rahane says Hampshire stint helped him after cracking hundred against West Indies, his first century in over two years

Ajinkya Rahane says Hampshire stint helped him after cracking hundred against West Indies, his first century in over two years

Antigua, August 26: Ajinkya Rahane dedicated his game-changing performance in the first Test against West Indies to all those who stood by him during his rough patch.

Rahane scored 81 and 102 - his first Test hundred in two years in India's 318-run victory, which also earned him the 'Man of the Match' award.

"This hundred was special. My time with Hampshire really helped me. I dedicate this hundred to the people who backed me, supported me when I was going through a rough patch," Rahane said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Rahane, who had gone 17 Tests without a century in more than two years, hit his 10th Test hundred - 102 off 242 balls - in the second innings of India's World Test Championship campaign opener.

"It feels special. Getting this hundred after 29 or 30 innings. I've been getting 70s, but getting a 100 means a lot to me," Rahane said after India dismissed the host for 100 in 26.5 overs in the second innings.

He also termed his 81 in the first innings as crucial considering the situation of the match when he went out to bat.

"The first innings was crucial after 20 for 3 (25 for 3). We needed a partnership, and the partnership between Rahul and me was crucial. I think first day the wicket was damp. West Indies bowled really well in that session. But it was important to play as many balls as possible without thinking about runs," said the 31-year-old.

"We wanted to bat 90-100 overs in the first innings knowing runs would come. In the second innings, Virat and I wanted to get a good partnership. We wanted to just bat, bat and bat." The second Test starts on August 30.

Story first published: Monday, August 26, 2019, 19:48 [IST]
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