India vs West Indies Test Series Set to Begin with Rahane as Vice-Captain

The much-anticipated two-match Test series between India and West Indies is scheduled to commence on July 12 in Dominica. This series holds a special significance for Ajinkya Rahane, who has been appointed as India’s vice-captain once again.

Rahane’s Remarkable Comeback

Last year, Rahane was dropped from the Indian Test squad. However, he persevered in domestic cricket and scored a remarkable number of runs, earning himself a place back in the red-ball side.

His impressive performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, where he scored 89 and 46 runs, led to his reinstatement as vice-captain for the Caribbean Test tour.

Hanuma Vihari Draws Inspiration

Indian batsman Hanuma Vihari is drawing inspiration from Rahane’s inspiring comeback and hopes to replicate a similar story. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Vihari expressed uncertainty about why he was dropped from the Test team but is determined to follow in Rahane’s footsteps.

Vihari’s Positive Outlook

Vihari remains optimistic about his future in Test cricket. He believes that as long as he continues to improve, there is always hope for a comeback. Drawing inspiration from Rahane’s resurgence at the age of 35, Vihari, who is only 29, is confident that he can contribute to the Indian side in the Test format, especially if he performs well in the domestic season.

Expanding Horizons

Vihari also expressed his desire to prove himself in white-ball formats. He felt that being branded solely as a “Test player” is unfair, as he has grown as a player in white-ball cricket as well. Vihari is determined to showcase his skills in all formats of the game.

Cricket Stats

Hanuma Vihari has represented India in 16 Tests, scoring 839 runs with an average of 33.56. He has scored one century and five half-centuries in his Test career so far.