Rahane’s finest act came under the Australian sun

Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket in July 2026.

He played his last Test in 2023 and will be remembered for quiet grit and splendid leadership.

Rahane's finest act was captaining India to a series win in Australia in 2020-21 after scoring 112 at the MCG.

That innings ranked higher than his 147 at the same venue in 2014 because he took the driving seat and led India to an epochal series win.