WTC Final: Criticism doesn’t bother me, my job is to win Test matches for India, says Ajinkya Rahane

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahanen doesn't mind criticism. He feels it's because of the criticism he has reached here, and he always wants to give his best whether people criticize him or not. India will face New Zealand in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC), starting from June 18.

India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says criticism doesn’t bother him much as his job is to win matches for his country. “I’m happy to take criticism. I feel it’s because of the criticism I’m here. I always want to give my best whether people criticise me or not,” Rahane told reporters in a virtual press conference ahead of the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. The match will be played at Ageas Bowl in Southampton, starting June 18. “For me, it’s important to give my best for my country and contribute each and every time be it as a batsman or a fielder,” Rahane, who played a massive role as skipper during epic series against Australia, said.