{
  "id": 128264,
  "title": "'Never got the credit he deserved': Gavaskar compares Rahane to Dravid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/never-got-the-credit-he-deserved-gavaskar-compares-rahane-to-dravid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T12:12:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/never-got-the-credit-he-deserved-sunil-gavaskar-compares-ajinkya-rahane-to-rahul-dravid/articleshow/132860149.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, former India captain, acknowledging that Rahane was never given the recognition he truly deserved for his leadership. Despite guiding India to one of the greatest triumphs in Test history, Rahane's contributions often went unnoticed. Gavaskar compared Rahane's leadership style to that of Rahul Dravid, praising Rahane for his exceptional record as a captain and emphasizing that both captains delivered outstanding results without receiving the accolades they deserved. Gavaskar pointed out the typical tendency in Indian cricket to credit individual players during victories while blaming the captain and coach for losses. He highlighted Rahane's leadership during India's memorable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia, noting how Rahane inspired the team to a 2-1 series victory despite being bowled out for just 36 in Adelaide, Virat Kohli's absence, and several injuries to first-choice players. Gavaskar also recalled Rahane's match-winning century in Melbourne, following India's disappointing start, and his crucial role in the final Test, where he led the team to victory despite playing with an injury-ravaged side. Gavaskar concluded by praising Rahane's character and humility, stating that he leaves the game with immense respect from all corners of the cricket community.",
  "summary": "Sunil Gavaskar lauded Ajinkya Rahane's leadership during India's historic Australia tour victory. Rahane captained the team through significant challenges and injuries to secure a remarkable series win. Gavaskar noted Rahane's exceptional captaincy record, which often went unappreciated by the public. He highlighted Rahane's crucial century after a devastating defeat, inspiring a comeback. Rahane…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sunil Gavaskar praises Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, comparing it to Rahul Dravid's.",
    "Rahane led India to 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.",
    "Gavaskar highlights Rahane's humility and cricket community respect."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}