Veteran Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending his illustrious career. Rahane, who had been waiting for a long-awaited return to the national team, made the decision after being consistently overlooked by the selectors.
Sports News: Veteran Indian cricket team batsman Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket. A longtime member of Team India, Rahane has received well-wishes from the cricketing world following his decision. Indian captain Rohit Sharma also shared an emotional message for his former teammate, describing how Rahane was different from other players.
Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane have shared the Indian team dressing room for many years. The two players also played together for Mumbai in domestic cricket. This is why Rohit is intimately familiar with Rahane’s cricketing journey and his hard work. Following his retirement announcement, Rohit remembered Rahane’s contributions in a special post on the social media platform X.
Rohit wrote, “We shared the dressing room for many years and so I know how much hard work it takes to achieve what you have. Your determination and professional attitude sets you apart from others. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Best wishes.”
Rahane announced his retirement through a video message.
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday in a video posted on social media. He had been out of the Indian team since 2023. Despite his performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, he was unable to secure a return to the national team. Rahane gave Indian cricket many memorable moments during his career.
His biggest achievements include the historic Test series win during the 2020-21 tour of Australia. Captain Virat Kohli returned to India after the first Test, after which Rahane took over the reins of the team. Under his captaincy, India defeated Australia in the Test series on their home soil.
Rahane’s contribution to Test cricket has been remarkable.
Ajinkya Rahane has been one of India’s most reliable Test batsmen. He has earned a reputation for his calm demeanor, technical strength, and excellent batting under pressure. Rahane played 85 Tests for India, scoring 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. His performance in overseas conditions has been particularly impressive.
Rahane also represented the Indian team in ODI cricket. He scored 2962 runs in 90 ODIs, including three centuries and 24 half-centuries. In T20 International cricket, he represented India in 20 matches, scoring 375 runs, including one half-century.
Maintaining identity even in difficult times
Rahane’s career has been filled with ups and downs. He was once considered a key batsman in the Indian Test team, but poor form forced his departure from the team. However, he continued to try to make a comeback in domestic cricket and the IPL. Along with his batting, his captaincy skills have always been praised. His ability to maintain calm on the field and rescue the team from difficult situations makes him a special player.