Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rahane Announces Retirement, Coach Praises Silent Leadership
Ajinkya Rahane, a famous Indian cricketer, said he would stop playing for India.
He had played 85 Test games, 90 One‑Day games, and 20 T20 games.
His coach, Pravin Amre, said Rahane was a quiet but strong leader.
Rahane helped India win a big series in Australia in 2021.
He also scored important runs at famous places like Lord’s in England.
Rahane’s last match was in 2021, and he decided to retire in 2023.
His coach compared his leadership to a brave battle.
Rahane’s retirement is a big moment for Indian cricket fans.
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from international cricket on July 30, 2023.
Former coach Pravin Amre praised Rahane as a silent warrior and highlighted his leadership during India’s 2020‑21 Border‑Gavaskar series win in Australia.
Amre recalled Rahane’s key innings, including a 103 at Lord’s in 2014 and a 103 in Melbourne when India was bowled out for 36.
Rahane’s first‑class debut for Mumbai was against Karachi Urban side in Pakistan, where he scored 143.
Amre compared Rahane’s captaincy in the 2020‑21 series to the Kargil war, emphasizing resilience and victory against a superior opponent.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane, former Indian cricketer and captain
- What
- Announced retirement from international cricket
- When
- July 30, 2023
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- After a 12‑year career, Rahane chose to step away from the sport
- Player
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Retirement Date
- July 30, 2023
- Test Matches
- 85
- ODI Matches
- 90
- T20I Matches
- 20
- Notable Innings
- 103 at Lord's (2014), 103 in Melbourne (2020-21)
- Captaincy Highlight
- Led India to 2-1 series win in Australia 2020-21