5 Indian players who could be star performers in the upcoming tour of Australia

# 2 Ajinkya Rahane

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The 30-year-old Mumbai batsman has a surprising record as he averages 55 overseas, which highlights that the Mumbai batsman has got the technic to play in overseas conditions. This will be a huge morale booster for a batsman who was out of form since the last year or so. Rahane is good at playing both sides of the wicket and can play on bouncy overseas wickets as his record suggests.

He can change gears as the situation demands and looks at ease while playing at the front as well as on the back foot that makes him technically strong. Rahane has always played a crucial role in bailing the team out of danger whenever the chips are down. During India’s tour of Australia in the 2014-15 season Rahane played some eye-catching knocks and scored two half-centuries and one century on that tour.

Virat Kohli needs to include him in the playing eleven as Rahane’s presence adds a lot of stability in the middle order. The 30-year-old has loads of patience and will be the mainstay in the batting order along with Virat Kohli. Rahane shows great hand-eye coordination while playing on fast wickets. Rahane’s solid defence, and his ability to give his best during pressure situations can surely lift the side’s morale. Rahane has the calmness to handle pressure situations.