Unfair to highlight Ajinkya Rahane's single failure: Pravin Amre

India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane didn’t had a fruitful game against Sri Lanka in Kolkata. He was dismissed for 4 in the first innings and ended up with a duck in the second innings. Even though Rahane has been consistent in his previous outings, but one slip and the cricket followers take notice of it, especially since he is one of the most vital cog in the Indian line-up.

With India set to tour South Africa early next year, Rahane’s form will be crucial. He is seen as someone who can hold up one end and pace his innings, which is ideal for a Test match. The pitches in South Africa will favor pace and bounce and the Mumbai-born batsman will have to shoulder the responsibility. Personal coach of Rahane- Pravin Amre feels that there is nothing to worry as the batter is just one knock away from regaining his form.

Amre not worried about Rahane’s rare failure

“Ups and downs are part and parcel of any sports person’s life. But if you sit and analyse, the second innings dismissal was unfortunate. As for the first one, it was a good ball and the overcast conditions helped the bowler. I have spoken to him and I told him that we all go through these phases so there is nothing to worry. He just needs to do his job and just like one good ball can dismiss you, one good shot can bring your confidence back. It is not always a 50 or 100 that helps your confidence. A good shot, a couple of balls hitting the sweet spot is enough to bring back your A-game.” Amre said.

Amre also said that it is unfair to talk about one failure in such a manner as that Rahane had been warming the bench even after consistent shows in the recent past “Also, you have to realise the kind of expectations people have from him. Sometimes it is unfair because while a single failure is highlighted, he is the same batsman who didn’t find a place in the team after winning a Man of the Series award. But he is a seasoned campaigner and he knows the importance of keeping calm and just getting the basics right,” Amre told CricketNext.