India’s veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career across all formats. The 38-year-old represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20 Internationals, with his last appearance coming during the 2023 Test series against the West Indies. Rahane shared an emotional farewell video on social media with the caption, “Cap 278 Signing Off.”
In his retirement message, Rahane reflected on his journey, saying that every beginning has an end and that the time had come to move on. He said he always believed in perfect timing, both while batting and in life, and felt this was the right moment to step away from the game. Rahane expressed gratitude for every opportunity he received to represent India.
The experienced batter also stated that he gave everything he had for the sport and always put the country and the team ahead of personal milestones. He emphasized that he played every innings with honesty, dedication, and pride, believing that cricket always rewards those who stay true to the game. His retirement marks the end of an inspiring chapter in Indian cricket.
