Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane are like chalk and cheese. Rohit, the charismatic and flamboyant batter that is worshipped around India, while Rahane, the shy, timid, hardworking accumulator of runs who continues to fly under the radar. In coloured clothing, Rohit is the superstar, in whites it's Rahane who is the luminary.

India's Rohit Sharma with Ajinkya Rahane during their 124-run opening stand in the fifth and final ODI against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur yesterday. India lost only the Bangalore game of the series. Pic/PTI