Announcing his retirement,
Rahane said this is a new chapter in his career and feels it’s the right time to retire from international cricket. He also expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, family, and fans for their support throughout his cricketing journey.
A reliable batsman for Team India,
Ajinkya Rahane played a crucial role for the Indian team in Test and ODI cricket for many years. His batting in overseas conditions has always been praised. On many difficult occasions, his responsible innings contributed significantly to Team India’s victories.Rahane, who left his mark not only as a batsman but also as a captain
, distinguished himself not only as a batsman but also as a captain. His calm leadership and measured decisions earned him a special place in Indian cricket. His retirement marks the end of a memorable chapter in Indian cricket.Speaking about his future plans after retirement,
Rahane made it clear that his journey with the game is far from over. “My chapter as an Indian cricketer may be coming to an end, but my journey with the game will continue. I look forward to helping the next generation, sharing the values I’ve learned from the game, and giving back to the game that has given me everything,” he said.Major achievements in Rahane’s career
- Led India to a historic 2–1 win in the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- He led the team to a brilliant comeback after being all out for 36 runs in the Adelaide Test.
- Scored a century while playing a captaincy innings in the Melbourne Test.
- He was one of India’s most successful Test batsmen on foreign soil.
- Scored 5,077 runs and 12 centuries in 85 Tests.
- He finished his career with over 8,000 runs in international cricket.