Ajinkya Rahane reflects on partnership with Virat Kohli in Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane discussed his partnership with Virat Kohli, calling Kohli his 'favourite Test batting partner,' in a recent interview. They have scored 3,661 runs together in Test matches, averaging 56.32 over their 67 matches. Rahane attributed their success to on-field communication and their contrasting styles, remarking on their ability to complement each other. Following his retirement announcement, Kohli publicly praised Rahane's contributions to Indian cricket on social media. The duo also shared significant moments, including a 365-run partnership, highlighting their impact in Test history. Rahane's retirement marks the end of a notable career spanning nearly two decades.
- •Ajinkya Rahane scored 3,661 runs with Virat Kohli in Test matches.
- •Rahane retired after a career lasting close to twenty years.
- •Kohli praised Rahane on social media following his retirement.
- •Their partnership included ten century stands and seventeen half-century stands.
- •Rahane highlighted the importance of communication and camaraderie.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Virat Kohli's 'favourite batting partner' Ajinkya Rahane speaks about the iconic Indian duo's partnership in Tests
"Ajinkya Rahane opens up on being named Virat Kohli's 'favourite Test batting partner', recalling their historic 2014 MCG stand and 3,600+ Test runs together.
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