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In the 137 minutes Ajinkya Rahane spent at the crease in Indias second innings in St Lucia, the most memorable moment possibly came when he was at the non-strikers end. Ravindra Jadeja was on strike, and he dabbed Jason Holder towards gully. The ball went straight to the fielder, a fielder in a nominally catching position, and Rahane, already halfway down the pitch, screamed at Jadeja to start running. By the time the fielder worked out what was happening, Rahane had reached the danger end and Jadeja was safely on his way in the other direction. It was a moment straight out of street cricket, all hustle and opportunism. On the fifth morning in St Lucia, India had to play street cricket in their charge towards a declaration, with West Indies spreading their field and a slow outfield keeping boundaries down but presenting opportunities for the stolen second or third run. With Rahane in the middle, India ran 11 twos and two threes in nine helter-skelter overs, adding 60 to their overnight total.When India declared, Rahane was batting on 78. He had scored his runs at a strike rate of 67.24 despite hitting only two fours and no sixes. Not for the first time in his career, he had simply reached for his gearshift and found the appropriate gear.In the first innings of the same Test, he had scored 35 off 133 balls, defending resolutely through a difficult session-and-a-half when India lost a heap of top-order wickets. He had seemed set for a big score when he was out to a rare error of judgment, seeking to sweep an offspinner bowling stump-to-stump.As every batsman tries to do, Rahane was simply playing the way the respective situations demanded. But with most batsmen, its easy to tell when they are playing out of character. Its not so straightforward with Rahane. He looked as much at home blunting West Indies bowlers in the first innings as he did milking them in the second. It was hard to say which innings was closer to his natural game. It has been hard to pinpoint his natural game right through his career.Its hardly a rigorous use of statistics, but the strike rates at which Rahane has scored his seven Test hundreds point to his versatility: he has made two hundreds at strike rates in the 40s, two in the 50s, and one each in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Add his 103-ball 98 in Fatullah, and he has a near-hundred with a strike rate of 95 as well.Such versatility brings to mind Michael Hussey, who played a similar role for Australia in Test cricket. This is partly because, playing in an Indian team that has won most of its recent Tests, Rahane has had the opportunity to play both kinds of Hussey-style innings. He has had opportunities to drag his team out of tricky spots - as he did against South Africa in the first innings in Delhi, turning 139 for 6 into a total of 334 - as well as to set up declarations. The last six times India have declared in Test cricket, Rahane has been at the crease three times, and on one other occasion was dismissed 2.1 overs before Virat Kohli called his batsmen in.Quietly, through this period, Rahane has become the highest-averaging batsman in Indias Test squad. After the first three Tests of the series against South Africa, his average had slipped below 40. Then came the twin hundreds in Delhi, and now, a series of understated accomplishment in the West Indies. By the end of the St Lucia Test, he was on the cusp of two milestones in his Test career: he had scored 1862 runs, and his average stood at exactly 49.00.By a quirk of mathematics, 50 and 2000 could happen at the same time. It could happen in the fourth Test in Port-of-Spain, if he scores the remaining 138 runs there. If he is only out once, he will only need 88 to lift his average to 50, and if he isnt dismissed at all, 38 will do.Rahane doesnt need his average to affirm the quality he has proved across all conditions, and seeing it tick past 50 probably isnt his most urgent priority at this stage of his career. But if and when it happens, Indian cricket fans will cherish the moment.For most of the 2000s, Indias Test line-up contained three batsmen with 50-plus averages. By the time his career ended, Virender Sehwags had slipped to 49.43. And so, the 50-plus average club, with the qualification of 2000 runs, contains only three Indian batsmen. You know their names, and in case you dont, their initials will do: SMG, SRT, RSD. If and when he gets there, AMR will be in special company. Nike Shoes From China . -- About a third of the way through the regular season, the Washington Wizards are at . 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Spring and summer camps and combines have changed opinions on some players. The football season is right around the bend, and senior campaigns will further determine the final rankings.Below are some highlights of the major changes:Biggest skill position moversQB Hunter Johnson (Brownsburg, Indiana) ESPN 300: 19 Clemson commit Johnson takes over the No. 1 QB spot for the pocket-passers. Simply put, he is just more advanced. However, he is not tapped out, which is exciting. He is polished, he can control the ball, and he is athletic. As a passer, he has many Josh Rosen-like qualities.WR Jeff Thomas (East St. Louis, Illinois) ESPN 300: 96 Thomas has really come around after some academic and off-field issues that put his senior season in jeopardy. After a strong spring and summer showing, both on the field and in the classroom, Thomas is ranked where his on-field ability warrants.QB Tua Tagovailoa (Honolulu/Saint Louis School) ESPN 300: 55 Alabama commit Of all the athletic, dual-threat QBs, Tagovailoa is the best passer of the group, especially when it comes to accuracy and timing. Although he does not possess ideal measurables, he compensates in so many other ways and has a great feel for the position. For these reasons, he takes over the No. 1 dual-threat QB spot heading into the fall.WR Trevon Grimes (Fort Lauderdale, Florida/St. Thomas Aquinas) ESPN 300: 27 To appreciate Grimes is to see him move and change directions in comparison to other players at the position who are nowhere near as big as he is. He is a load as a route runner and jump-ball player and is imposing with the ball in his hands after the catch. Even at 6-foot-4, 202 pounds, he moves like a small receiver.RB Toneil Carter (Houston/Langham Creek) ESPN 300: 94 Georgia commit Carter was able to put on a show in the passing game at The Opening this summer. He has return game capabilities that makes him a three-way threat out of the backfield and in the kicking game. At 5-foot-11, 198, he might not have ideal stature, but he can scoot and is dangerous in space and at the second level as a running back.Big men make big gainsOT Foster Sarell (Graham, Washington/Graham-Kapowsin) ESPN 300: 12 An already strong offensive tackle class is managing to look even stronger as the evaluation process continues. Five OTs now rank among the top 15 prospects, with Sarell jumping more than a dozen spots in the updated ESPN 300. The four-star possesses excellent size with a big frame to continue to develop and is demonstrating the tools to be an outstanding college tackle. With his size, agility and strength, he can take away the edge from pass-rushers and push defenders around the in the run game. On film, Sarell displays his talent, but seeing him in person facing off and performing well against some of the nations top defenders over several days at The Opening showed he was deserving of a bump and to be among the top five tackles in this talented group.OT Walker Little (Houston/Episcopal) ESPN 300: 100 When youre teammates with five-star DT Marvin Wilson, it can be easy to be overlooked, but as the process unfolds, Little is creating some buzz of his own. He has a massive frame and outstanding strength, and hee has shown that once he gets his hands on a defender, the battle is over.dddddddddddd Littles strength is impressive, but he has also flashed above average lateral mobility. Little is a prospect who has shown continued improvement throughout the evaluation process.G Robert Hainsey (Bradenton, Florida/IMG) ESPN 300: 51 Notre Dame commit Tough, versatile and competitive, Hainsey makes a well-deserved jump. He needs to continue to develop his frame, but he is a strong, aggressive player with good technique. Listed as one of the nations top offensive guards, Hainsey can line up at tackle as well as center. His best fit at Notre Dame will be guard, but he can bring valuable depth to the Fighting Irishs OL unit with his ability to play multiple spots. He has continually impressed with his competitive nature, and he demonstrates that he not only can be a productive player but also has the potential to develop into a tone-setter and anchor for that OL unit.C Cesar Ruiz (Bradenton, Florida/IMG) ESPN 300: 70 Ruiz remains the top center prospect while climbing the overall rankings. The four-star has shown excellent growth since his sophomore season -- not just physically but as an all-around player. He possesses excellent size and strength, and like his IMG Academy teammate Hainsey, he is a tough, physical player. Ruiz, however, has also shown strong football smarts, and if he stays on the same trajectory of growth and improvement, he could not only be an excellent college center but also quickly compete for a starting role.G Navaughn Donaldson (Miami/Central) ESPN 300: 88 Miami commit He is not only a massive, physical player, but he is also quite mobile for his size and flashes the ability to be an overwhelming presence at guard. Donaldson has managed to be among the top performers at offseason events, earning a move into the top 100.Notable new entriesQB Tommy Devito (Ramsey, New Jersey/Don Bosco) ESPN 300: 136 Syracuse commit He has really impressed in terms of his physical makeup and arm strength. He is a good athlete but not a dynamic one, which puts him in the pocket-passer category. He has many similarities to fellow ESPN 300 QB Sean Clifford.CB Jaylon Johnson (Fresno, California/Central East) ESPN 300: 190 Johnson was an impressive spring riser on the recruiting trail and on the camp circuit. His performance at The Opening and continued physical development triggered his rise into the ESPN 300. Also, he has few physical flaws on tape. Hes a fast closer and transitions cleanly with limited wasted motion for a corner with his length.CB Elijah Blades (Pasadena, California/John Muir) ESPN 300: 267 Florida commit The 6-foot-2 prospect was a spring riser with college coaches, and he backed up his stock with strong camp showings. Blades has exceptional instincts and awareness.LB Antjuan Simmons (Ann Arbor, Michigan/Pioneer) ESPN 300: 294 Ohio State commit The 6-foot-1, 209-pound player impressed in the spring and summer after adding bulk weight to his frame. He retained athletic ability and even made gains in explosiveness. Simmons was originally evaluated as a downhill running back, but his physical tools and upside now project best at linebacker. ' ' '