‘True Team Man’: Rahane Wins (More) Fans For Gesture After Run Out

Ajinkya Rahane walked up to Ravindra Jadeja after the run out and encouraged him to play on.

India were bowled out for 326 early on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, having started on the overnight score of 277/5.

The first of the wickets to fall on the day was captain Ajinkya Rahane’s who was run out on 112. He added 8 runs to his overnight score before he was found short of his crease while answering Jadeja’s call for a run.

Jadeja goes for the quick single to get to his 50...

But Rahane is run out by the barest of margins! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Re2QUGpVcO

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 28, 2020

This is the second time Rahane is involved in a run out on this Australian tour after a mix-up with Virat in Adelaide had resulted in Kohli’s wicket. On the eve of the second Test, Rahane had told the media that he had gone and apologised to Virat about the run out after the match.

On Monday in Melbourne though, Rahane’s reaction after being run out has won the batter even more fans with many applauding his gesture of walking up to Ravindra Jadeja and giving him a pat on the back.

Fabulous gesture by Rahane, patting Jadeja despite getting run-out, more like go on Jaddu, carry on what you've been doing well so far. What a selfless guy!!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/VotuKRfYyT

— ⚡AK⚡ (@ak10_amelia) December 28, 2020

Fantastic knock by Rahane!
But the ultimate moment is his reaction after the decision, encouraging Jadeja with positive body language. True team man. #INDvAUS #cricket

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 28, 2020

Rahane all class. Gives Jadeja a pat and says don’t worry about it. Such good leadership. Also great pickup & throw by Labuschagne too #AUSvIND

— Philip Dalidakis (@philipdalidakis) December 28, 2020

When he run Virat out in the first match, Rahane apologized. After today's run out he gave Jadeja a fist pump, as if to say, 'It's OK, it happens. You continue." Such a gentleman. #AUSvIND

— Rahul Fernandes (@newspaperwallah) December 28, 2020

Ajinkya Rahane‘s response towards teammate Ravindra Jadeja after being run out speaks volumes for his leadership ... given the circumstances he played one of the finest innings by a visiting captain to AUS ... #IndvsAus #AusvInd

— Sunny J (@CricketBiryani) December 28, 2020