After conquering Australia, Ajinkya Rahane wins more hearts by refusing to cut ‘kangaroo cake’

India’s captain for the last three Tests in Australia, Ajinkya Rahane’s humility and mindfulness came to the fore again when he refused to cut a cake that had a kangaroo on it.

The special cake was ordered by Ajinkya Rahane’s neighbour to celebrate India’s triumph Down Under in a unique fashion. However, the Mumbai skipper politely refused to cut the cake.

The kangaroo symbolises Australia in multiple ways. It appears on the coat of arms (the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia), some of its currency, and is also used as a logo for some of the country’s famed organisations.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Ajinkya Rahane is seen holding his daughter, with a cake depicting a cricket pitch in front of him. The cake has a kangaroo sitting on top, holding the Indian flag.

Ajinkya Rahane’s thoughtful gesture did not go unnoticed and won him further praise on social media. Here are some Twitter reactions:

Captain Ajinkya Rahane denies to cut Kangaroo's cake which arranged by their neighbours after his welcome home🙌🏻That's shown Legend's class off the field & taught us that, we have respect your opponent no matter how they performed with us.Well Done captain @ajinkyarahane88 !! pic.twitter.com/LU16ZfeLX4

— Sagar Kamble🇮🇳 (@IamSKtashan) January 22, 2021

Rahane didn't walk off the field after umpires offered him to walk off for racial comments.Rahane led the team very well even in tough situations.Rahane denied to cut Kangaroo Cake.Perfect captain... Good human being 🙏

— Sunil The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 22, 2021

Rahane denied to cut a cake with kangaroo on its top...wow #Respect

— Ayushman Nanda (@ayushman2k5) January 22, 2021

Rahane refused to cut the cake with kangaroo on top ! ❤️🙌 Ne Vera yaaa...🥺 @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/xnrC5OZFTp

— ~Faf Du Plessis Fanatic~ (@SanthosH_S13) January 22, 2021

So Rahane refused to cut a cake which had a kangaroo on it. Ek hi dil hain Rahane bhai, kitni baar jeetoge❤️

— MM (@aapkasuroor_) January 21, 2021

What defines a player is not only his game in the field but the humility and and mutual respect shown in real life. Ajinkya Rahane by refusing to cut the cake with Kangaroo on top has shown it's real life embodiment. Kudos 🙌🙌Link : https://t.co/n3FYCKO6Tx#AUSvsIND #Rahane pic.twitter.com/RuAg8xHkrt

— Sachin Patil (@SachinP_IRTS) January 21, 2021

Ajinkya Rahane refuses to cut a Kangaroo-shaped cake upon landing saying he will refuse to disrespect Australia! This guy, I tell you!Aur kitna dil jeetoge, bhai?#AUSvIND

— Blessen Varghese (@blessenv) January 21, 2021

Ajinkya Rahane refused to cut cake with kangaroo on top of it.If I could calculate respect for him it would be more than SENSEX these days...💞#AjinkyaRahane pic.twitter.com/IVzdJgDeQ3

— चमन Prawn 🦐 (@MachaliFry) January 21, 2021

Ajinkya Rahane returns home to hero’s welcome

Ajinkya Rahane received a grand welcome upon returning to Mumbai after leading India to a historic 2-1 series triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rahane, along with head coach Ravi Shastri, vice-captain Rohit Sharma, young opener Prithvi Shaw and all-rounder Shardul Thakur landed in Mumbai on Thursday.

Upon arriving at his residence, Ajinkya Rahane was greeted with the beats of dhol (drums), while cricket lovers also showered the right-handed batsman with flower petals. The 32-year-old was accompanied by his wife and daughter.

Grand well of team India captain Ajinkya Rahane at his residence in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/3yRhJih4iM

— Deepak Prabhu (@DeepakP50293556) January 21, 2021

Ajinkya Rahane soaked in all the applause in an understated manner. Earlier, he did cut a cake that was presented to him by the Mumbai Cricket Association to mark India’s famous win.

With Australia conquered, India, under Virat Kohli, will next face England in a four-match Test series, starting February 5. Before the England series though, India’s heroes Down Under are likely to be felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)

Braving unending injury and fitness issues, India claimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. Playing with a depleted side, they defeated Australia by three wickets at the Gabba to clinch the series.

Ajinkya Rahane himself played a major part in India’s win. Taking over from Virat Kohli after the Adelaide debacle, he compiled a dogged hundred in the Boxing Day Test to bring India’s fortunes back on track, silencing numerous critics who predicted a 0-4 whitewash for India.