Ajknkya Rahane is one of the finest batters to have played for the India National Cricket Team. The Mumbai player is also one of the calmest characters as he doesn't get involved in any controversies, keeping his sole focus on the batting and the leadership role that he is currently performing for his domestic team.
Rahane was the backbone of the Indian middle order as he was one of the most consistent players in both home as well as overseas conditions. He developed himself as the match-winner and is still putting in the hard yards in the domestic circuit with an eye to make a comeback.
My mother used to babysit to earn extra money because my father's salary wasn't enough to make ends meet - Ajinkya Rahane
"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 the office. I come from a lower-middle-class family.
I bought a second-hand WagonR when I played for India - Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane added that his family members always advised him to spend only if it's needed. He revealed that he didn't have a car and he used to take a lift from Nilesh Kulkarni, Avishkar Salvi or Pravin Tambe. While talking about his first car, he said that wanted to invest wisely. He elaborated:
"I bought a second-hand WagonR when I played for India. People said bada car le but for me it was about travelling in comfort. I wanted to invest wisely. After two years, I bought a Honda City."
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