The story of a non-resident Bangladeshi family establishing and running the famed perfume company Al Haramain and its successful subsidiaries
India batsman Ajinkya Rahane says he takes criticism of his recent struggles as a backhanded compliment.
Rahane has found big scores hard to come by in 2021, raising questions about India’s vice-captain potentially losing his place.
He has two half-centuries in his last 15 innings, although the second of those came against England in the second Test last week at Lord’s.
Rahane made a crucial 61 in the second innings to help set up a fifth day victory, putting him in a defiant mood when quizzed about his form ahead of Wednesday’s third Test in Leeds.
“I am happy people are talking about me,” Rahane told reporters on Monday.
“I have always felt people talk about important people so I am not concerned about that. It’s all about the contributions for the team.
“Everything motivates me. I mean, playing for the country motivates me the most. I am not bothered about criticism. As I said, people criticise only important people.”
Cheteshwar Pujara was another India player who had seen his place called into question, but he also played a part in India’s success at Lord’s.
He defied England for 206 deliveries as he ground out a painstaking 45 on day four, finding a way to leave his mark on the game despite struggling for rhythm in recent months.
“Cheteshwar and I have been playing for a long time, we know how to handle pressure, we know how to handle certain situations,” Rahane said.
“We back each other. He told me to back my game, I told him to back his own game, whatever methods he wants to go with.
“We always talk about Cheteshwar, he plays slow, but that innings was really important for us. I think those 200 balls were really important for us.”
The story of a non-resident Bangladeshi family establishing and running the famed perfume company Al Haramain and its successful subsidiaries
Matches will be played on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day
The plant to be set up in Al Bihouth area is expected to process 900,000 tonnes of waste into energy
The minor didn't take his cellphone or wallet, assuming he'd return quickly
Nadal, 37, who missed virtually all of the 2023 season, is hoping to compete at the French Open in May where he is the record 14-time champion
A Good Samaritan offered him a ride to Bur Dubai for free, declining Sahni's attempt to offer payment
Passengers with cancelled bookings will receive a full credit voucher for the amount paid
Passengers must go to the airport only if they have a confirmed reservation