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Once considered as the most dependable batsman in the Indian middle order, Ajinkya Rahane gained fame after scoring centuries at Lord's and the MCG during the 2014 tours to England and Australia. Despite his earlier successes, Rahane's form has significantly declined in recent years, leading to his exclusion from the Indian team. The last time he played for India was during the Cape Town Test in January 2022. In this analysis, we will examine the reasons behind the decline of the former Indian vice-captain and assess his prospects for a potential comeback. At what point did Ajinkya Rahane's fortunes begin to decline? Ajinkya Rahane, 34, has participated in 82 Test matches for India, amassing 4931 runs at an average of 38.52. He has recorded 25 fifties and 12 centuries during his career, which can be divided into two distinct halves: the period prior to his highest Test score of 188 against New Zealand at Indore in October 2016, and the period that follows. That match marke...