Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a distinguished career spanning all three formats.
In a social media post, Rahane said the time was right for him to move on from international cricket and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent India.
Rahane last played for India during the Test tour of the West Indies in 2023. His most recent One Day International appearance came against England in 2018.
The 38-year-old represented India in 85 Tests, 90 One Day Internationals and 20 Twenty20 Internationals. Over the course of his international career, he established himself as one of India's most dependable batters, particularly in overseas conditions, and played several memorable innings for the national team.
