Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket; Tendulkar leads tributes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on July 30, 2026. The veteran batsman, who played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, received tributes from prominent figures such as Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri. Tendulkar highlighted Rahane's composure and leadership qualities, particularly during India's historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory in Australia. Rahane retires with 5,077 Test runs and a unique unbeaten record as a captain across six matches.
- •Rahane played for India from 2011 to 2023.
- •He scored 12 centuries in Test cricket.
- •Tendulkar praised Rahane's calmness and leadership.
- •Rahane led India to a historic Test series win in Australia.
- •BCCI thanked Rahane for his contributions to Indian cricket.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — 'You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression': Sachin Tendulkar's heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane
"Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar led tributes, recalling Rahane's dedication and leadership qualities. Former coach Ravi Shastri praised his yeoman service to Indian cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virender Sehwag also celebrated his career achievements. Rahane retires with 5,077 Test runs and an unbeaten captaincy record.
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