Ajinkya Rahane fights back tears as he bids farewell to international cricket
Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He reflected on his career, including his leadership during India's historic 2020-21 Test series victory in Australia.
Why it matters
Rahane was a significant figure in Indian Test cricket, and his retirement marks the end of a notable era for the national team.
NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than a decade. The veteran batter took to Instagram to share the news through an emotional video message. Rahane struggled to hold back his tears as he bid farewell to international cricket, thanking fans for their constant support throughout his journey.The right-handed batter made his India debut against England in 2011 and went on to play 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. His last appearance for India came during the 2023 Test series against the West Indies. Rahane signed off his Test career with 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries.
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