Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

By  News On Air   Jul 30, 2026

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. In a social media post, Rahane said the time is right for him to move on from international cricket and all formats.

Rahane last played for India in 2023, when he was called up to the Test team for the tour of the West Indies. His last appearance for the country in the One Day International format came in 2018, when he played against England.

The 38-year-old played 85 Tests, 90 One Day Internationals and 20 T20 Internationals for India in a career that began in 2013.