Mumbai: Former India skipper and ex-chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Tuesday hailed batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who was named Indian team's captain for the Zimbabwe series, as a consistent performer who has come of age, and said he will gain valuable experience in his new role.


Dilip Vengsarkar. Pic/PTI 

"It's good news. He will gain valuable experience leading India. I think he has come of age. It's an honour for a cricketer to lead the country. He's been playing very well and scored runs against all opposition," Vengsarkar said.