Ajinkya Rahane
In short
A former Indian professional cricketer and former captain of the India national cricket team. He is currently in the news for sharing insights regarding his past captaincy and for selecting a predicted pace attack for the 2027 World Cup.
Who they are now
He is a former international cricketer who previously captained India in all three formats. He also formerly led the Mumbai domestic team.
Why they are in the news
He is trending due to recent comments about his tactical 'bluff' during the 2020-21 Australia tour and his recent selection of a five-member pace attack for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
An example of their work
During the 2020-21 tour of Australia, he successfully rallied the Indian team after they were bowled out for just 36 runs in Adelaide. He used a tactical bluff to help the squad regain their confidence following Virat Kohli's departure.