Ajinkya Rahane, India's former Test vice-captain, has retired at 38, concluding a remarkable career spanning 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is since his debut in 2011.
Rahane signed off as the eighth-highest run-getter in IPL history (Image source: X/@BCCI)
Jul 31, 2026
12:25 pm
What's the storyAjinkya Rahane, India's former Test vice-captain, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
The 38-year-old took to social media on Thursday to share the news, ending a stellar international career that began in 2011.
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