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Ajinkya Rahane retires from Tests with 5077 runs
The Hindu··31 Jul
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from Test cricket on July 30, ending a career with 5077 runs in the longest format. Tributes described him as a warrior of India's batting fortress who delivered crucial knocks at home and abroad. Rahane captained India in several Tests and played a central role in historic series wins including the 2021 Brisbane victory.
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What It Means For You
- Cricket fans can reflect on Rahane's key innings that stabilised India in overseas Tests during a decade long career.
- Young batters gain a model of temperament and technique from a player who scored 5077 Test runs.
- Anyone following Indian cricket transitions can watch how the team reshapes its middle order after his retirement.
What's Happening
- Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from Test cricket on July 30, ending a career with 5077 runs in the longest format.
- Tributes described him as a warrior of India's batting fortress who delivered crucial knocks abroad and at home.
- Rahane captained India in several Tests and played a central role in historic series wins including the 2021 Brisbane victory.
A Pillar Of India's Test Middle Order
- Rahane's calm batting under pressure earned him respect as a senior figure in dressing rooms across multiple coaching eras.
- His 5077 Test runs include memorable performances in Australia, England and South Africa during India's overseas successes.
- Middle order stability remains critical for India as the team builds toward upcoming Test series with a younger core.
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