Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane didn’t pick up Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in his all-time Test playing XIScroll down to find out his squad.
Published: October 25, 2026, 7:00 PM IST
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Ajinkya Rahane picks all-time India Test XI, drops Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Image – X)
Former India player Ajinkya Rahane has picked his all-time Indian Test team without Virat Kohli and Jasprit BumrahRahane retired from all forms of cricket in July 2026He chose Sachin Tendulkar to bat at No4 instead of KohliHe picked Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his fast bowlers, leaving Bumrah out.
Rahane shared his team during a talk with Sony Sports NetworkHe was asked to pick the best Indian Test team from players he had played with in international and domestic cricketHe also did not pick Rohit SharmaInstead, he chose Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan to open the innings.
Rahane’s side has Rahul Dravid at No.3 and Sachin Tendulkar at No.4He chose himself to bat at No5, followed by former India captain MS Dhoni at No6Rahane also named Dhoni as the team’s captain and wicketkeeper.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were picked as the spin bowlers and all-roundersBhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma were his three fast bowlers.
Rahane picked himself in his all-time Indian Test team along with some of his former teammatesHe chose himself to bat at No5, with MS Dhoni at No6 as the captain and wicketkeeper.
Dhoni was Rahane’s first captain in international cricketRahane showed his trust in the former India captain by choosing him to lead his all-time Test team.
Rahane picked Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan to open the battingHe had played with both players for IndiaHe chose Rahul Dravid at No3 and Sachin Tendulkar at No4.
Rahane did not pick Virat Kohli or Rohit SharmaHe chose Tendulkar instead of Kohli at No4 and left Rohit out of the opening pair.
Rahane’s choice of fast bowlers also got attentionHe left out Jasprit Bumrah and picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma instead.
These three bowlers were an important role in India’s bowling attack in the late 2010sThey helped India win test matches abroad and helped the team’s bowling get better.
Bumrah has also become one of India’s main fast bowlers and has done well in Test cricket in recent yearsHowever, Rahane was asked to pick players he had played with in international or domestic cricket.
Rahane also picked Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for their spin bowling and batting skillsHis team included many players he had played with during his career.
Ajinkya Rahane’s All-time Indian Test XI:
Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (c, wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma
