Ajinkya Rahane, the former India batter, announces his retirement from cricket, according to multiple reports. The 38-year-old played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, with his international career spanning from 2013. Reports describe the decision as a surprise, noting that while his time as an international cricketer has effectively ended, his withdrawal from the sport comes after he also quit the IPL and domestic cricket.
All accounts characterise Rahane as a seasoned player with a substantial record across formats, and they acknowledge the unexpected nature of his departure given his recent disengagement from international cricket. The reports do not add new statistical details beyond his overall international numbers or specify a detailed timeline of his domestic or league exits, focusing instead on the announcement itself and the breadth of his India career. Rahane’s retirement marks the end of a long playing tenure at the international level, following his departure from other competitive arenas within the sport.
