“Bought Second-Hand WagonR…”: Ajinkya Rahane Opens Up Family’s Financial Struggles
One of the most renowned names in Indian cricket, Ajinkya Rahane is a name that hardly needs an introduction. The batter played all three formats for India, though it was Test cricket where he truly made a name for himself. Not part of the Indian team in any of the three formats at present, but Rahane hasn’t given up hope of an international comeback. While national selection doesn’t really remain in Rahane’s hands, perseverance does. Having made sacrifices all his life, Rahane knows how to remain calm and wait for his opportunity. “I used to come from Dombivali, the train journey was the most challenging for me and I used to travel alone from the age of 8 because my father had to go to office,” Rahane said in an interview with The Indian Express. “I come from a lower-middle-class family. My mother used to babysit to earn extra money because my father’s salary wasn’t enough to make ends meet. Those memories are in my mind and that is why I try to …
