30 July,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajinkya Rahane (Pic: File Pic)
Team India great Ajinkya Rahane has drawn the curtains on his illustrious international career. Following his retirement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid tribute to the 38-year-old cricketer.
"An illustrious career comes to an end Thank you @ajinkyarahane88 for your immense contribution to Indian cricket and all the memories that will be cherished forever Wishing you the very best in your next chapter #TeamIndia | #ThankYouAjinkya," read the post's caption.
Rahane took to his official social media handle to announce his decision.
"The reality of life is that everything has a beginning, and everything has an end. When that time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I always relied on timing in my batting, and I've always understood its important. Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my requirement from international cricket, and all formats," he said in his social media's post.
In Tests, he played 85 matches and 144 innings, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of 49.50.
In ODIs, he has featured in 90 matches and 87 innings, scoring 2,962 runs, with 3 centuries and 24 fifties, at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 78.63. In T20Is, he has played 20 matches and 20 innings, scoring 375 runs, with no centuries and one fifty, at an average of 20.83 and a strike rate of 113.29.
Rahane had an undefeated Test captaincy record, featuring four wins, two draws, and the highest win percentage for an Indian Test captain with at least five matches.
Rahane's retirement has also left a huge void to fill for Team India in the longest format of the game. Although Shubman Gill has taken over the leadership role for the new era of Indian cricket, it will be interesting to see if he manages to taste success in the format.
(With ANI Inputs)
