'Cap 278 signing off': Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket
Former Indian cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and the cricketing community, reflecting on his 20-year journey and his desire to mentor the next generation.
Why it matters
Rahane was a key figure in Indian Test cricket, known for his leadership and batting technique, marking the end of a significant era for the national team.
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket.Rahane shared the news through a post on Instagram, where he uploaded a video message with the caption: "Cap 278 signing off"."Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful," Rahane wrote in his post. "The reality of life is that everything has a beginning and everything has an end. When the time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I have always relied on timing in my batting and have always understood its importance," Rahane said."Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats. From those early days, travelling as a young boy just to practice, I gave this game everything I had.
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