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India captain Ajinkya Rahane (L) chats with coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne. AFP
India captain Ajinkya Rahane (L) chats with coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne. AFP
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25 December, 2020