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Rahane announces retirement from international cricket and all formats

September 10, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo

Ajinkya Rahane has officially called time on his playing days, stepping down from every format of the game as well as the global arena. The veteran batter concludes a journey on the international stage that spanned a total of a dozen years.

Throughout that 12-year stint representing his country, Rahane accumulated 8,414 runs in total. His tenure at the highest level was also highlighted by 15 separate hundreds.