Fans express disappointment as Ajinkya Rahane underperforms in the 2nd India vs West Indies Test, leading to concerns about CSK's performance without Dhoni.

Ajinkya Rahane disappoints with bat in second Test against West Indies.

In the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad, Team India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane disappointed with his performance at the bat. This marked his second consecutive low score in the series, as he also fell cheaply in the first Test last week.

India had a strong start after being asked to bat first, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal forming their second century partnership in as many games. The pair showed positive intent throughout the first session and capitalized on any mistakes made by the bowlers.

By the lunch break, they had both completed their half-centuries and took India to a score of 121/0. However, the West Indies bowlers displayed more discipline in the second session and quickly dismissed Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rohit Sharma, bringing their side back into the contest.

Ajinkya Rahane attempted to stabilize the innings with a cautious approach, scoring 8 runs off 36 balls. Unfortunately, he was dismissed by Shannon Gabriel with an excellent delivery, leaving India at 182/4. Rahane's recent performances in the series have led to a decline in his reputation among fans, especially after his reappointment as vice-captain.

Fans expressed their frustration on Twitter after witnessing Rahane's disappointing performance on the first day of the second Test. The selectors' decision to appoint him as vice-captain for the West Indies series was heavily criticized by former Indian opening batter Aakash Chopra.

Chopra believed that this decision was not a step forward and cautioned against getting carried away by Rahane's single decent performance in the WTC final. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra stated that Rahane's age should also be taken into consideration, just like it was for Cheteshwar Pujara.

Chopra further questioned the selection by comparing Rahane's average of 26.50 to Pujara's average of 29.69 and suggested that Ravichandran Ashwin could have been a suitable choice for the vice-captaincy role.

Overall, Rahane's performance in the second Test has raised concerns and sparked discussions among fans and experts alike. The selectors' decision to appoint him as vice-captain has come under scrutiny, and it remains to be seen how Rahane will bounce back in the remainder of the series.

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