(WATCH: Virat Kohli gears up for New Zealand series)Ajinkya Rahane saw that game as a reserve from the dressing room. You want to do well in the future, dominate in the next game," he tells India Today television in an interview. His rising stature in Indian cricket reflects in growing confidence from being a shy batting star of Mumbai. Having skipped playing the Duleep trophy as well as the tour game against New Zealand, Rahane chooses to work on specifics in private nets in Mumbai. Rather than looking at more shots for the upcoming season, defence will be the key for the home season," he opines.

Source: India Today September 15, 2016 10:41 UTC