Indian cricket veteran Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning more than a decade. Rahane will forever be remembered for leading India to one of its greatest-ever Test triumphs during the historic 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Under his captaincy, India scripted the unforgettable Gabba victory after overcoming injuries and adversity to seal a memorable series win.

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Ajinkya Rahane’s memorable Test career featured several overseas masterclasses, with his Lord’s century and MCG hundred among his finest performances.

Ajinkya Rahane’s greatest Test innings: 5 knocks that defined his overseas legacy

Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket after representing India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is.

Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket

From Ajinkya Rahane to Shikhar Dhawan here is a look at five batters with most ducks as an opener in IPL. The list also consists names like Parthiv Patel, Gautam Gambhir and David Warner after Rahane has topped the unwanted club.

From Ajinkya Rahane to Shikhar Dhawan, 5 batters with most ducks as an opener in IPL

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane explained why Cameron Green was not given the final over against GT, as the team suffered yet another last-over defeat. Green played a brilliant knock of 79 but did not bowl a single delivery in the second innings.

IPL 2026 | Why didn’t Cameron Green bowl for KKR vs GT? Ajinkya Rahane explains

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

IPL 2026 | Skipper Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches

While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss vs PBKS has been questioned by former cricketers including Anil Kumble, ex-India coach. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': KKR skipper Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

KKR bought Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini auction for INR 25.20 crore- the highest ever in the history of the league for a foreign player. He, however, did not bowl in season opening loss vs MI to which Rahane said: “Ask Cricket Australia.”

IPL 2026 | Cam Green a INR 25.20 crore mistake? CA says KKR 'fully aware' of bowling limitations

India vs Pakistan contest in the T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in Colombo on February 15. Ajinkya Rahane reckons Pakistan don’t have the guts to pull out of the T20 World Cup, which starts on Feb 7.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ajinkya Rahane shuts down Pakistan's boycott call, says 'I don't think they have...'

After winning the series opener in Vadodara, India lost the remaining two matches in Rajkot and Indore, respectively, the last one despite Virat Kohli’s heroic second-inning hundred.

Rahane underlines real reason behind India’s ODI slump after NZ series loss

The batter has played 85 red-ball matches for India and scored 5,077 runs at an average of 38. He has 12 Test hundreds to his name with a best of 188. While his number are not overwhelming, he is one of the most technically correct batters India had in the middle-order.

'Team needed me in Australia,' veteran India batter Rahane breaks silence on Test snub

The BCCI has a total of five national selectors including a chairman who consults with zonal selectors as well as the Indian coach and captain while announcing a squads for the various tour and series.

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane says important to have selectors' 'mentality and mindset match the change'

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five active Indian batters with most runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 active Indian batters with most runs in ODIs

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five active Indian batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, 5 active Indian batters with most Test runs

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday (August 21) announced his decision to step down as Mumbai's captain ahead of the upcoming domestic season.

5 records of Ajinkya Rahane which no other Indian player has achieved

Ajinkya Rahane has stepped down as captain of the Mumbai Ranji team, ahead of the new domestic season. Though he hasn’t played international white-ball cricket in years, Rahane remained a key figure in red-ball formats and domestic cricket.

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From Dinesh Karthik to Ajinkya Rahane, here's a look at the top five cricketers who played for most IPL teams. 

From Dinesh Karthik to Ajinkya Rahane: 5 cricketers who played for most IPL teams, check who tops the list

Ahead of the key clash, former India stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has underlined a major concern for Team India, claiming the bowling department needs to get enough support in the Oval Test. 

IND vs ENG: Ajinkya Rahane highlights major issue for Team India ahead of Oval Test

With the Indian team management set to prioritise Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, it is likely that he could sit out of the Old Trafford contest. The pacer was rested for the Edgbaston but returned for the Lord’s contest, helping India bowl out England for 192 in the second innings.

IND vs ENG: Not Prasidh Krishna, Ajinkya Rahane backs THIS pacer to replace Jasprit Bumrah at Old Trafford

Talks of all-rounder Nitish Reddy to be dropped from the team have surfaced since the conclusion of the third Test. Kuldeep Yadav could be in line for a return. However, a question arises: should India choose Arshdeep Singh instead of Kuldeep?

'India should look to add..': Rahane's crucial advice to India for Manchester Test

Ajinkya Rahane, a veteran of the game has not played for the national side since July 2023 but wants to rebuild his career with the national side in the red-ball format where he has largely enjoyed a successful spell. 

Ajinkya Rahane clears intentions on future with Team India, says 'I still want to...'

Pant recently became the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The 27-year-old joined an elite list of players featuring Sunil Gavaskar (three times), Rahul Dravid (twice), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma.

Indian Batters With Centuries In Each Innings Of A Test

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Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement From Cricket | Wion Sports

Rahane’s greatest Test innings: 5 knocks that defined his overseas legacy

Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket

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IPL 2026 | Why didn’t Cameron Green bowl for KKR vs GT? Ajinkya Rahane explains

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IPL 2026 | Rahane better than Rohit & Kishan since 2023? Check numbers

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

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T20 World Cup 2026: Ajinkya Rahane shuts down Pakistan's boycott call

Rahane underlines real reason behind India’s ODI slump after NZ series loss

'Team needed me in Australia,' India batter Rahane breaks silence on Test snub

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane says important to have selectors' 'mentality and mindset match the change'

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IND vs ENG: Not Krishna, Rahane backs THIS pacer to replace Bumrah in Manchester

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Indian Batters With Centuries In Each Innings Of A Test