India, Feb. 12 -- Ajinkya Rahane has said that he continues to be hungry for a return to Test cricket but for now, his sole focus is on performing as best as he can for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Rahane has hit top form in the last 10 matches, registering three 90-plus scores, one 80-plus knock, and a century in the quarterfinal.

"I am batting well now. Mushtaq Ali went very well. I have scored runs in earlier matches. I am happy with my batting," Rahane said following Mumbai's entry into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy with victory over Haryana.

Rahane, who made a surprise return to India's Test squad after two years during the last WTC final against Australia in 2023, was the team's top scorer (89 and 46) in an otherwise disappoin...