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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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Updated: July 30, 2026 10:46 am IST – Mumbai Source: PTI
Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday (July 30, 2026) announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, stating that the time is right for him to "move on."
The 38-year-old played a total of 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is for India in a career that began in 2013. However, he has not represented the national team since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies.
"Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats." — Ajinkya Rahane, via social media post
Despite falling out of the national selectors' radar, Rahane has remained active in the domestic circuit and led Mumbai until the 2024-25 season.
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