Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket
Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. The 38-year-old batter, who last played for India in 2023, concludes a career that spanned over a decade.
Why it matters
Rahane was a significant figure in Indian Test cricket, and his retirement marks the end of an era for a key player who contributed to several historic series victories.
Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday (July 30, 2026) announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that the time is right for him to "move on".
The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013.
However, he has not turned up for India since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies.
"Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats," Rahane said in a social media post.
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