Ajinkya Rahane hits century on return to Ranji Trophy

AHMEDABAD: His Test career at stake, beleaguered India batter Ajinkya Rahane compiled a much-needed century to keep himself in India reckoning while guiding Mumbai to 263 for three against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener in Ahmedabad.

Electing to bat after winning the toss, Mumbai were also boosted by Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 121 off 219 balls on the first day of their Elite Group D match.

The focus was, however, firmly on Rahane who ended the day on 108 not out from 250 deliveries.

The 33-year-old Rahane, who had a mediocre Test series against South Africa recently, completed his century from 212 balls, hitting 14 fours and two sixes. Agencies

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