Ajinkya Rahane Retires from All Cricket After Steady Career
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career marked by composure, resilience, and important contributions for India.
Rahane shared the news through a social media post with the message “Cap 278 signing off”, thanking fans for their support. He finishes his international career having represented India across formats, including 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is.
Career highlights
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India Test vice-captain and a key middle-order batter during a highly successful period.
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Led India to the historic 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win in Australia, including the famous Gabba victory after Virat Kohli’s departure from the tour.
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Known for calm leadership, slip catching, and crucial overseas Test innings.
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Scored more than 8,000 international runs with 15 centuries across formats.
Tributes poured in from the cricket community, including praise from former teammates who highlighted Rahane’s professionalism and contribution to Indian cricket.
His retirement closes the chapter on one of India’s most dependable Test-era players.
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