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Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket at 38
The Hindu··30 Jul
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from all international cricket on July 30 at age 38, The Hindu reported. He played 85 Tests for 5,077 runs at average 38.46 with 12 centuries. His last Test was July 2023 against West Indies in Port of Spain. He captained Mumbai to a 42nd Ranji Trophy title in 2023-24 in first-class cricket.
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What It Means For You
- Rahane's exit closes a Test era marked by Adelaide recovery and Border-Gavaskar triumph.
- Domestic fans can still watch him in Ranji cricket after Mumbai's 2023-24 title run.
- India's Test middle order now has one fewer experienced option for overseas tours.
What's Happening
- Rahane retired from all international cricket on July 30 at age 38.
- He finished with 85 Tests, 5,077 runs, 12 centuries and last played in July 2023.
- He captained Mumbai to the 42nd Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 after the 2020-21 Australia series win.
Adelaide to Ranji: Rahane's Arc
- The 36 all-out Adelaide Test preceded his captaincy and the famous Melbourne and Brisbane wins.
- Middle-order batters with lower white-ball profiles often end Test careers before formal announcements.
- Ranji success kept his competitive streak alive after international selection dried up.
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