Ajinkya Rahane: India career, captaincy and retirement

Ajinkya Rahane at a glance

• Former India batter and stand-in Test captain
• 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India
• 5,077 Test runs and 12 Test centuries
• Led India to a 2–1 Test-series win in Australia in 2020–21
• Announced retirement from all forms of cricket on 30 July 2026

Who is Ajinkya Rahane?

Ajinkya Rahane is an Indian cricketer best known for his middle-order Test batting and calm leadership. He represented India across formats and captained the Test side on several occasions.

His defining captaincy achievement

Rahane led India in the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. After India lost the opening Test, his side recovered to win the four-match series 2–1. That result is one of the landmark away Test-series wins in India’s history.

India record

Rahane made his international debut in 2011. In 85 Tests, he scored 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries. He also played 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India.

Retirement update

On 30 July 2026, Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He is therefore no longer available for India, domestic or franchise selection. For career updates, rely on his official announcement and established cricket reporting rather than reposted social claims.