Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Senior Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, aged 38, announced his retirement from international cricket on July 30, 2026, with immediate effect. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 One Day Internationals, and 20 Twenty20 Internationals for India since his debut in 2013. He last represented India in the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies. Despite being out of national selection, Rahane remained active in domestic cricket, captaining Mumbai until the 2024-25 season. He made the announcement via a social media post, stating the timing was right to move on.

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