Ajinkya Rahane Scores 40th First-Class Century

Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Indian cricketer, scored his 40th First-Class century for Leicestershire in a County Championship match against Glamorgan, achieving this milestone with a 102 off 192 balls. His innings included 13 fours and a six, and he formed a crucial 183-run partnership with Australian Peter Handscomb, helping Leicestershire recover from a precarious position of 74/3. This century comes after a nearly two-year wait for Rahane, who had last scored a first-class hundred in January 2023. Despite Leicestershire's initial struggles in the match, they managed to keep their hopes alive after Glamorgan posted a massive first-innings total of 550 for 9, led by Colin Ingram's 257 not out. The performance reaffirms Rahane's potential as he aims to catch the attention of Indian selectors ahead of the upcoming Test season. Rahane's experience and resilience will be vital as he looks to regain a spot in the national team after being dropped in July 2023.