'India ke liye ladne wala insaan': Tributes pour in as Ajinkya Rahane retires
Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing tributes from teammates and peers. Rahane is celebrated for his composed leadership and significant contributions to Indian Test cricket, including the historic 2021 series win in Australia.
Why it matters
It marks the end of a notable era for a key figure in modern Indian cricket history.
Former and current Indian cricketers congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, in a video posted on his Instagram, said the time was right for him to "move on", bringing the curtain down on a memorable international career.The 38-year-old represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. The Mumbai batter finished his Test career with 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. In ODIs, he scored 2,962 runs in 90 matches at an average of 35.26, with three centuries and 24 fifties.
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