Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rahane Announces Retirement After 18-Year Career
Ajinkya Rahane, a famous Indian cricketer, said he will stop playing for India in all types of matches.
He did this by posting a sad video on Instagram.
His coach, Pravin Amre, said he was proud of Rahane’s work and that he will miss him.
Rahane played many games, scored thousands of runs, and even led India as a captain.
Amre thinks Rahane could still play in other countries’ leagues and later become a commentator or coach.
Rahane’s career had big wins, like beating Australia at the Gabba.
He has been a key player for India for almost 20 years.
Now he will focus on other ways to stay in cricket.
Fans are sad but happy for his future plans.
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from all formats on July 30, 2023.
Former coach Pravin Amre praised Rahane’s 85 Test matches, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is.
Amre highlighted Rahane’s strong values, leadership, and undefeated Test captaincy record.
He suggested Rahane could still play overseas and later become a commentator or coach.
Rahane’s career included historic wins at Melbourne and the Gabba, ending Australia’s long unbeaten streak.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane
- What
- Retirement from all international cricket formats
- When
- July 30, 2023
- Where
- Announced via an emotional Instagram video
- Why
- End of a nearly 20‑year career
- Retirement Date
- July 30, 2023
- Formats Retired
- Test, ODI, T20I
- Career Span
- Nearly 20 years
- Matches Played
- 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20Is
- Runs Scored
- 5,077 Test runs, 2,962 ODI runs, 375 T20I runs