Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career that spanned more than a decade. Rahane shared an emotional message on social media to confirm his decision, thanking fans, teammates and everyone who supported him throughout his journey.

Rahane bows out as one of India’s most dependable batters, particularly in Test cricket, having amassed more than 8,000 international runs across formats. He represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, earning a reputation for his composed temperament, sound technique and remarkable success in challenging overseas conditions.

His finest moment came during the historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, when he captained an injury-ravaged Indian side to a memorable 2-1 series triumph after leading from the front with a century in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

Apart from his contributions with the bat, Rahane was one of the world’s safest slip fielders, playing a crucial role in India’s Test success for years. He leaves the international stage with a legacy built on resilience, humility, selflessness and calm leadership in the toughest of circumstances.