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Rahane Retirement
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 6h ago
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending a distinguished international career spanning 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is. Tributes poured in from teammates and cricketing figures, highlighting his leadership in the historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win and his unbeaten record as Test captain.
How it unfolded
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Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to Rahane
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BCCI thanks Rahane for contributions
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Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from all cricket
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Full story →Vikrant Massey pens heartfelt note for Ajinkya Rahane on retirement
Actor Vikrant Massey called Ajinkya Rahane the 'true heir to Rahul Dravid' in a tribute.
Massey praised Rahane's selfless service, grit, and humility.
He said Indian cricket is richer for Rahane's contributions.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Ajinkya Rahane retires from all forms of cricket with immediate effect
Ajinkya Rahane has retired from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
He played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is for India.
Rahane is known for his leadership in India's historic 2020-21 Test series win in Australia.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Rahane's unbeaten captaincy record ends
Ajinkya Rahane has a flawless record as captain in international cricket.
He did not lose any match as captain in ODIs or Tests.
The record is unmatched by any other Indian captain.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →PV Sindhu, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan React As Ajinkya Rahane Retires From Cricket
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from international cricket and all formats.
PV Sindhu, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan are among those who reacted to the retirement.
Rahane is a veteran batter and former Indian cricket team vice-captain.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →'You showed that composure isn't opposite of aggression': Sachin's tribute to Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket on July 30, 2026, with 5,077 Test runs and an unbeaten captaincy record.
Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute, highlighting Rahane's composure under pressure and his calm leadership during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Rahane's 'yeoman service' to Indian cricket as an integral part of his tenure.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Virender Sehwag also celebrated Rahane's career achievements.