Ajinkya Rahane retires with an unparalleled Test captaincy record, remaining undefeated in six matches, including the iconic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia.
Rahane led India in six Test matches
Jul 30, 2026
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What's the storyAjinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of India's Test team, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday.
The 38-year-old took to social media to share the news, bringing an end to a stellar career that began in 2011.
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