Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane commented on India’s playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. The match will begin on Sunday, August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Ajinkya Rahane added that Devdutt Padikkal would continue as India’s number three. However, he also advised him not to take his place […]

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged the Indian team management to continue backing Kuldeep Yadav after the wrist-spinner endured a difficult outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Kuldeep managed just one wicket from 25 overs while conceding 103 runs as India secured a 165-run victory on August 19.  Despite the […]

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently shared a hilarious story about his former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, recalling how the veteran batter was not particularly keen on returning to the field after completing his innings in Test matches. Speaking during Sony Sports Network’s coverage of the India vs Sri Lanka Test series, Rahane revealed that younger members […]

Former India player Ajinkya Rahane lavished praise on Shubman Gill’s leadership amid India’s ongoing first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka. He said that the 26-year-old has shown great maturity at a young age during his captaincy tenure as well. However, Gill made his Test debut against Australia in December 2020 under Rahane’s […]

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane shared one quality that he admired in legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli amid the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka. Rahane recently announced his retirement from international and all forms of cricket, and he is now commentating in the ongoing Test series. He revealed how Virat Kohli had a different […]

India are set to begin their crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, with Devdutt Padikkal in line for a major opportunity at No. 3. Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane believes the left-hander has the ability to establish himself in the Test XI if he can make the most of the […]

Veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed social media handles that posted fake news about former players likely to become India’s new chief selector as well. He stated that the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane have been named, saying that the two veteran cricketers aren’t even eligible for the role. Notably, Ajit Agarkar was […]

Former Indian player Ajinkya Rahane shared the players who spoke to him after he recently announced his retirement from all forms of the game. The veteran also said legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was the first to talk to him and also asked why he did not continue his career longer as well. Rahane also mentioned […]

The recently retired Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane backed his former teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play the 2027 ODI World Cup as well. However, speculation is ongoing about the duo’s future. The veteran duo have retired from T20Is and Tests and remain active only in ODIs. However, the veteran pair are fourth and […]

Ajinkya Rahane has brought the curtain down on his professional cricket career, announcing his retirement from all forms of the game in an emotional social media video on July 30. The former Indian batter revealed that he took the decision after discussing it with his father, wife Radhika, and longtime coach Pravin Amre. Rahane, 38, […]