Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rahane Announces Retirement, Receives Tributes
Ajinkya Rahane, a famous Indian cricketer, said he would stop playing international cricket.
He shared a video on his social media and thanked fans.
Many cricket stars, like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, posted messages praising his work.
They said he was calm, brave, and a great teammate.
The Indian cricket board also congratulated him.
Rahane played 85 Test matches, 90 One‑Day games, and 20 T20 games for India.
He will now focus on other things after a long career.
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from all formats on July 30, 2023.
He played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023.
Rahane posted a video captioned "Cap 278 signing off. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful."
Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and others praised his calmness and teamwork.
The BCCI and Mumbai Cricket Association also congratulated him, noting his contributions to Indian cricket.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane, former India cricketer
- What
- announced retirement from all forms of international cricket
- When
- Thursday, July 30, 2023
- Where
- India, announced via social media
- Why
- after a career spanning more than a decade
- Retirement announced
- Thursday, July 30, 2023
- Career span
- 2011‑2023
- Matches played
- 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20Is
- Retirement from all formats
- Yes
- Retirement video caption
- "Cap 278 signing off. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful."
