Greenstone Lobo: Rahane is here to stay

To say that Ajinkya Rahane will do well is an understatement. He would blossom into a pillar of strength for India, not just in Tests but also in ODIs and T20s.

The Mumbaikar is a combination of Taurus, Gemini and Pisces. Taurus blesses him with brute strength; Gemini makes him adaptable while Pisces induces perceptiveness. Rahane is born with ‘Planet-Z’, a powerful planet, very strongly placed in his horoscope. This is similar to Stephanie Rice, Usain Bolt and Novak Djokovic. This phenomenon would make him a sport star, who will excel in his craft and become a household name.

Unlike some of his predecessors, the prolific domestic batsman would carry on his success into the international scene as well. Rahane would score runs in heaps in all formats of the game, adapting with chameleonic ease.

Expect him to be one of the top run-getters for India once the legends fade away. He would also have longevity in the game. He may well be around even after a decade from now. He would definitely be a part of the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. 

He may also play a stellar role for his Rajasthan Royals team in IPL-V, under a new captain. He will do well on most overseas tours, especially when India visit Australia. He would hold fort when others crumble around him down under in Sri Lanka.  He may not become a great like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, but would leave his mark as one of the best in the business.

—Lobo is a city-based astrologer