36 All Out to MCG Victory: Rahane's 112 and Crisis Leadership Lessons
India was 36 all out in Adelaide, Kohli was absent. Rahane walked in at 64/3 at MCG and scored 112 off 200 vs Starc and Hazlewood. Day 24 of Cricket to Corporate.
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