I never think about scoring hundreds: Rahane

TIL Desk Sports/ After scoring his seventh Test century to put the tourists in a commanding position in the second Test against West Indies, India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has said that he never enters the field with the intention of scoring hundreds but instead he focuses on getting his ‘process and preparation’ right before heading into a match.

“Whether we play aboard or India, what matter to me is process and preparation. I never think about scoring hundreds. Results will follow automatically if I prepare well or my process is right. But scoring hundred here was special,” Rahane told reporters after day three’s play ended prematurely because of incessant rain.

India continued their ascendency over West Indies as batting mainstay Rahane (108) powered the tourists to a monster lead of 304 when they declared their first innings at 500-9 on the rain-interrupted third day at Sabina Park, Jamaica. However, persistent rain prevented any play after tea and the threat of tropical storm still looms largely over the fourth day.