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Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:37 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Summary

Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket via an emotional video on Instagram, concluding nearly two decades of his career. The veteran batter played 85 Tests, scoring 5,077 runs, and participated in 90 ODIs with 2,962 runs. Tributes from the cricket community followed, including a message from former India captain Rohit Sharma, who highlighted Rahane's hard work and professionalism. Rahane's captaincy includes an unbeaten record with four wins and two draws in Tests.

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By the Numbers

•Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is for India.
•He scored 12 Test centuries and was part of historic victories.
•Rohit Sharma praised him for dedication and professionalism.
•Rahane remained unbeaten as India’s Test captain in six matches.
•He shared an emotional retirement announcement on Instagram.

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6:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'We've shared the dressing room for so many years': Rohit Sharma's heartfelt note for Ajinkya Rahane

What they're saying

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Ajinkya Rahane represented India in 85 Tests, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46. In ODIs, he played 90 matches and scored 2,962 runs, with three centuries and 24 fifties at an average of 35.26. In T20Is, Rahane featured in 20 matches and scored 375 runs, including one half-century.
— Yahoo Sports

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