Ajinkya Rahane further established his credentials as one of India’s best Test batsmen when he notched up a brilliant century against Australia in the Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He shouldered his responsibility brilliantly and guided Indian batting splendidly. His captaincy too was top-notch as his tactical decisions paid off rich dividends. Rahane is standing in as India’s captain for Virat Kohli, who is out on paternity leave. He has forever been the underrated force in the Indian team. His presence is valued by both the players and the management. Rahane has grown in stature over the past week and it looks like a new chapter of his career has just begun to unfold.

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Cheteshwar Pujara has long been seen as Rahul Dravid’s successor. His solidity and faith in traditional Test cricket has earned him plaudits from across the globe. He was the single biggest difference between India and Australia in the 2018-19 series which India ended up winning 2-1. Pujara tired the Australian bowlers no end back then and his method continues to hold value even today. He is the rock around which the Indian batting revolves. For India to maintain its ascendancy in the Test format, a player like Pujara must stand up more often than not.

Net Worth of these 2 batting stalwarts:

Rahane’s net worth is estimated to be valued at a whopping ₹66 crores. He is one of the few Indian players who earns an A grade contract from Indian cricket’s parenting body, BCCI. As part of this contract, Rahane earns a handsome annual salary of ₹5 crores. Rahane made a name for himself by plying his trade for IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals. But in the year 2020, he was traded to Delhi Capitals who bought Rahane for an annual sum of ₹5.25 crores.

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Pujara happens to be one of the few unlucky Indian cricketers who doesn’t have an IPL contract. Owing to this his net worth takes a big hit as compared to other star Indian players. He was earlier by IPL franchises like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab but lately, he hasn’t been able to land an IPL contract. Pujara similarly to Rahane earns an A grade contract from BCCI. This helps him get an annual salary of ₹5 crores. Pujara’s net worth is valued to be at around ₹15 crores.

Lifestyle and luxury of the 2 batting stars:

Ajinkya Rahane owns a splendid home in Maharashtra. Being the simple guy that he is, Rahane owns a few cars ranging from a Volvo to BMW to a certain Audi Q5.

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Cheteshwar Pujara is pretty fond of cars and holds an enviable car collection. He has cars ranging from Ford to Audi and he holds every car close to him. He owns a beautifully designed home in Gujarat, whose price is estimated to be at ₹4 crores.