Rahane says Kohli and Shastri toughened Indian cricket

Ajinkya Rahane said in a Times of India piece published on 2026-08-05 that Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri had toughened Indian cricket, particularly in Test cricket.

He said they instilled a fearless, aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches, and that India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period.

Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience, noting a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.