How did Gavaskar believe Rahane's presence could have altered the narrative?

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Following South Africa's devastating semi-final exit from the ODI World Cup last month, Kagiso Rabada did not play in any international matches. Amidst injury concerns that nearly kept him out of the Test series against India, let alone the opening match in Centurion, he hasn't even trained much. However, the speedster from South Africa had an incredible day at the SuperSport Park on Tuesday, as he defeated India's captain Rohit Sharma and outwitted Virat Kohli with an unplayable ball to finish with five wickets.

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Gavaskar's observation highlights the pivotal role Rahane plays in stabilizing India's middle order, and his absence was keenly felt during the South African pacers' onslaught in the 1st Test.

chetan

Rahane's experience and ability to navigate challenging conditions could have been a game-changer for India, as Gavaskar suggests, altering the course of the 1st Test.

gautam

The absence of Rahane underscores the importance of a seasoned middle-order batsman in the lineup, and Gavaskar's comment raises questions about India's batting strategy in the face of the South African pacers' dominance.