<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/the-guardians-of-team-india-slip-cordon-ajinkya-rahane-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-cheteshwar-pujara-bow-out-23642387" rel="nofollow"><strong>Team India great Ajinkya Rahane</strong></a> announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Following his retirement, Team India's active and former players have shared heartfelt posts on their official social media handles.</p>
<p>India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara said that it was an honour to have shared the dressing room with Rahane, and the partnerships with him will be remembered.</p>
<p>"Congratulations on a career you can be incredibly proud of, Ajinkya! It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you over the years; and building partnerships and memories on and off the field that will always fondly remember. Wishing you and the family the absolute best in this next chapter. @ajinkyarahane88," he wrote.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations on a career you can be incredibly proud of, Ajinkya! <br /><br />It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you over the years; and building partnerships and memories on and off the field that will always fondly remember. <br /><br />Wishing you and the family the absolute&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/dnRcOta2es">pic.twitter.com/dnRcOta2es</a></p>
&mdash; Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) <a href="https://x.com/cheteshwar1/status/2082748680449466387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2026-virender-sehwag-urges-ajinkya-rahane-to-avoid-unnecessary-confrontations-23624635" rel="nofollow"><strong>Former Team India's opening batsman Virender Sehwag</strong></a> called Rahane one of the most underrated cricketers.</p>
<p>"One of the most underrated cricketers, and the man who led India to its greatest ever overseas Test series win @ajinkyarahane88. Calm, Solid. Kabhi shor nahi kiya, aur apna best karta raha. Just like against SA in Delhi ,2015 after a wonderful first innings, may you have a great second innings, Ajinkya".</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the most underrated cricketers, and the man who led India to its greatest ever overseas Test series win <a href="https://x.com/ajinkyarahane88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajinkyarahane88</a>. <br />Calm, Solid. Kabhi shor nahi kiya, aur apna best karta raha.<br />Just like against SA in Delhi ,2015 after a wonderful first innings, may you have a great&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://x.com/virendersehwag/status/2082738027580055839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/sindhus-net-gains-indian-badminton-star-shares-her-nba-knowledge-23641926" rel="nofollow"><strong>India's double Olympic medal winner PV Sindhu</strong></a> also shared a post following the 38-year-old cricketer's retirement.</p>
<p>"Wishing you the happiest of retirements, Jinks! Your career has been a testament to courage, calmness and some incredibly gritty innings in the toughest of conditions. That brilliant 103 at Lord&rsquo;s in 2014, in some of the most difficult circumstances, will always stand out. India were under pressure, the conditions were challenging, and you produced an innings filled with immense character and class. Wishing you a fabulous second innings, filled with happiness, success and everything you love. Congratulations on a wonderful career! @ajinkyarahane88," she said.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing you the happiest of retirements, Jinks! ❤️<br /><br />Your career has been a testament to courage, calmness and some incredibly gritty innings in the toughest of conditions. That brilliant 103 at Lord&rsquo;s in 2014, in some of the most difficult circumstances, will always stand out.&hellip;</p>
&mdash; PV Sindhu (@Pvsindhu1) <a href="https://x.com/Pvsindhu1/status/2082744193278193725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>Rahane's <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/neet-paper-leak-cricketer-shikhar-dhawan-appeals-to-students-to-remain-patient-23641231" rel="nofollow"><strong>former teammate Shikhar Dhawan</strong></a> hailed his quality as a leader and as a player.</p>
<p>"Jinks kitne tours, kitne dressing rooms, kitni partnerships... aur kitni yaadein. Captain ke roop mein bhi tujhe utna hi composed dekha, aur teammate ke roop mein bhi utna hi dependable. Bahar se hamesha calm... andar se sirf India ke liye ladne wala insaan. Ab agla chapter bhi utna hi khoobsoorat ho. Lots of love, bro".</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/irfan-pathan-explains-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-importance-in-indian-squad-for-odi-world-cup-2027-23634873" rel="nofollow"><strong>Former Team India's all-rounder Irfan Pathan</strong></a> also hailed the Mumbai-born cricketer's contribution in Australia.</p>
<p>"Congratulations @ajinkyarahane88 on your wonderful career. Thank you for some outstanding Australian memories on the cricketing field. Good luck for the future buddy".</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://x.com/ajinkyarahane88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajinkyarahane88</a> on your wonderful career. <br /><br />Thank you for some outstanding Australian memories on the cricketing field. Good luck for the future buddy.</p>
&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/2082708138906755436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Ajinkya Rahane's international career statistics</h2>
<p>In <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/virat-kohli-shares-special-post-for-his-favourite-test-batting-partner-ajinkya-rahane-23642410" rel="nofollow"><strong>Tests</strong></a>, he played 85 matches and 144 innings, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of 49.50.</p>
<p>In ODIs, he has featured in 90 matches and 87 innings, scoring 2,962 runs, with 3 centuries and 24 fifties, at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 78.63. In T20Is, he has played 20 matches and 20 innings, scoring 375 runs, with no centuries and one fifty, at an average of 20.83 and a strike rate of 113.29.</p>
<p>Rahane had an undefeated Test captaincy record, featuring four wins, two draws, and the highest win percentage for an Indian Test captain with at least five matches.</p>

In Tests, veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane played 85 matches and 144 innings, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46

From Cheteshwar Pujara to PV Sindhu, sports fraternity shares heartfelt posts for Ajinkya Rahane

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In Tests, veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane played 85 matches and 144 innings, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of 49.50

Sports fraternity shares heartfelt posts for Team India great Ajinkya Rahane

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