Ajinkya Rahane announces his retirement from international cricket, ending his career with India across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Multiple outlets report that he posts the news through a video/message on Instagram. His international record is cited consistently as 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, with sources also noting that his Test and limited-overs international career spans roughly from 2011–2023.
Several accounts highlight Rahane’s role as a dependable overseas batter and his leadership during one of India’s most notable overseas campaigns. Sources reference India’s historic Test series win in Australia in 2020–21, where he captains the side after Virat Kohli returns home following the first Test. They also point to Rahane’s performances in that run, including a century on Boxing Day at the MCG, and his overall reputation for steady middle-order batting under pressure.
Overall, the coverage agrees that Rahane’s retirement concludes his international playing stint, while he indicates he will continue to contribute to cricket beyond retirement.
