With scores like 16 off 28 deliveries and 8 off 20, it didn’t seem as though Shubman Gill had a huge role to play for his Team India in the recently contested test match at Galle.
Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane brought plenty of laughs to the Sony Sports Network studio on Day 4 of the…
Showing temerity wit the bat was, especially Cheteshwar Pujara who in his 56 off 211 during India’s fourth inning run chase took body blows, one too many, literally speaking and captain Rahane’s quick fire 24 starred in a vital cause that would eventually script history for India.
The series is a part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India are placed fifth in the points table.
Rahane recalled that Dhoni’s hotel room was a hub for teammates, where players could walk in freely to chat, relax or spend time together.
Ajinkya Rahane recalled how Virat Kohli encouraged him to play fearlessly and explained why their batting partnership was so successful.
Rohit Sharma’s emotional late-night message set the tone as the cricket fraternity saluted Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement. Pant, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina also shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating the former India captain’s remarkable legacy.
As the 38-year-old bid adieu to his glorious 20-year-long career, Kohli, his former teammate and captain of the Indian team shared a heartfelt message and labelled him as his favourite Test batting partner.
Rahane bid adieu to a glowing career that had long legs, nearly 8,000 runs (incl. Tests and ODIs), along with 15 tons and 50 fifties and patience and perseverance as its cornerstones.
Not only fans, but Rahane’s former teammates including Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, and broadcasters including Harsha Bhogle took to social media to wish the batter for the next chapter of his life.
Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, closing the chapter on a career defined by calm leadership and memorable overseas performances. His finest moment came as captain during India’s famous 2020-21 Test series triumph in Australia.
Ajinkya Rahane revealed his dream white-ball team, with MS Dhoni earning the finisher’s role. Sachin Tendulkar was chosen to open, while Adam Gilchrist and Jasprit Bumrah secured key positions. The selections also sparked debate after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were left out of the XI.
The former India captain brings his tactical insight to the tournament as the only Indian voice on the panel. Meanwhile, Phil Salt’s unbeaten 47 guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave in the opening week.
Ajinkya Rahane opens up on leadership pressure after KKR’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, as injuries, inconsistency, and playoff failure raise serious questions about the franchise’s captaincy plans ahead.
Ajinkya Rahane opens up on leadership pressure after KKR’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, as injuries, inconsistency, and playoff failure raise serious questions about the franchise’s captaincy plans ahead.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane produced a classy fifty in a difficult chase, but Delhi Capitals regained control after Kuldeep Yadav’s impactful spell triggered a dramatic collapse in Kolkata’s batting order.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane produced a classy fifty in a difficult chase, but Delhi Capitals regained control after Kuldeep Yadav’s impactful spell triggered a dramatic collapse in Kolkata’s batting order.
For a team that looked so nervous, inconsistent and perhaps even sluggish right at the start of the tournament, Kolkata…
For a team that looked so nervous, inconsistent and perhaps even sluggish right at the start of the tournament, Kolkata…
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane falls for a first-ball duck against GT, triggering fan backlash as the team’s struggles continue in IPL 2026.
Kris Srikkanth sparks debate by claiming Ajinkya Rahane is playing primarily due to captaincy, as KKR’s poor start to IPL 2026 intensifies scrutiny on team selection and strategy.
Ajinkya Rahane has been criticised for his slow strike rate, and he is also on a mission to prove the critics wrong.
The Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, reacted unpleasantly when he was asked about his strike rate during a press…
Poor form begets poor performances. And at this point of time, the same holds true for the massive disappointment that…
There’s pressure mounting on the famous Kolkata Knight Riders having suffered yet another defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League…
Ajinkya Rahane has captained Mumbai in the domestic circuit and led them to a Ranji Trophy title and has also done well in Duleep Trophy as a captain
The Captain leading from the front scores a 50* in his first game in IPL, and KKR fans can’t keep calm.
Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing season last year where they could not qualify for the playoffs
The event featured key figures including Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, head coach Abhishek Nair, and captain Ajinkya Rahane.
Notably, Mumbai sits at the top of the Elite Group D points table, having won two games from four, with two ending in a draw result.
The 37-year-old dismissed the factor of age in regards to not getting picked in the Indian Test team for the Australia tour last year.
Moreover, Pujara was in sync with Rahane that performances in domestic cricket must continue to form the backbone of selection for the Indian Test team.
Taking to his social media handle, Rahane announced his decision and also added he is fully committed to deliver his best as a player.
This could be a signal to the end of an era since both these players haven’t been picked in the Indian squad for quite some time.
Ajinkya Rahane scored his second Test ton and the maiden one at Lord’s. His knock concluded after scoring 103 off 154. In his fine innings, he accumulated 66 runs through 16 boundaries .
er Ajinkya Rahane feels that Karun Nair’s dismissal on day four turned out to be a game changing point which made England win the match.
It is to be noted that Rahane last represented India in Test cricket in 2023.
In the T20 International (T20I) match between India and England played at Old Trafford in August 2011, Rahane made his impressive international debut with his amazing 61 off 39.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the upcoming IPL 2025 clash between SRH and KKR.
Let’s have a look at top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the upcoming IPL 2025 clash between RCB and KKR.
As both Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane reunited following Kohli’s Test retirement, the two were seen hugging and having a chat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the clash between RCB and KKR.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the upcoming IPL 2025 clash between SRH and KKR.
Ajinkya Rahane took advantage of the drop catch, reaching 29 runs in just 14 balls with four fours and one six at the end of the power play stage.
The dismissal happened on the fourth ball of the first over in RR innings, when Vaibhav Suryvanshi tried to pull the short ball from Varun Arora, only to mistime it.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for KKR vs RR IPL 2025 clash.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the DC vs KKR IPL 2025 clash.
Noting KKR’s 2025 campaign, Team India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara has said Kolkata’s decision to appoint Rahane as their captain was late as
In the IPL 2025, it’s witnessed that the pitch controversy is making a lot of headlines since the initial stage of the tournament.
The disheartening shows from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine created pressure on successive batters, which resulted in KKR losing the game by 39 runs.
Following the low target of 112, Kolkata struggled against PBKS’ exceptional bowling and surrendered on 95.
PBKS defended the lowest-ever total of 111 runs in the IPL history at the expense of KKR in Mullanpur.
Against LSG at the iconic Eden Gardens on April 8, KKR sent Rinku to bat at number eight while chasing a mammoth total of 239 runs.
The loss marked a concerning trend for KKR, as their home performances have not reflected the advantage teams usually enjoy in familiar surroundings.
Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has announced that he is going to move from Mumbai to Goa ahead of the 2025-26 season of domestic cricket.
Batting first after losing the toss, Kolkata looked indisciplined and could score only 116 runs in 16.2 overs.
KKR’s next home game in Kolkata will be against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 3.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane called for more spin-friendly pitches. However, the pitch curator at Eden Gardens refused to make any changes on the pitch.
In the 11th over, Rahane’s stay was also cut short as Krunal Pandya dismissed the set-batter with Rasik Salam completing a catch.
Venkatesh Iyer praised Ajinkya Rahane for his leadership and calm and composed behaviour.
Chopra also suggested the ideal scenario for Rahane is to bat at number three, while adding that even Iyer played at the same position last season.
Ajinkya Rahane has led Rising Pune Supergiants for a few matches in IPL 2017 and was also the captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018
KKR will kick off their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening game at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 22. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, SportsTiger is having a look at Kolkata’s best playing XI for the upcoming tournament.
Check out the three top batters in KKR IPL 2025 squad below.
Ajinkya Rahane captained the Indian team in two T20Is in 2015.
During the distinguished tournament, some Team India players looked in fine touch and made headlines for their performances.
The three-time IPL winners, KKR will kickstart their title defense on March 22 as they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25, the 36-year-old has looked extraordinary with his batting and captaincy for Mumbai.
Rahane’s innings of 108 runs off 180 deliveries was laced by 13 boundaries, at a strike rate of 60.
Speaking of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against J&K, with the top-order departing in quick succession, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian stitched a crucial 100-run plus partnership.
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, former India coach Sanjay Bangar shared his insights on what could ignite Rohit Sharma’s hunger and help him bounce back stronger.
Rohit Sharma hinted towards retirement of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara but later confirmed that the doors are always open for them.
Ajinkya Rahane came up with a stellar knock of 98 runs in the first semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Mumbai got a fiery start as Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane added 83 runs before the loss of the first wicket in seven overs.
Earlier, speaking after the conclusion of two-day mega auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore also opened up on the prospect of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the skipper of the side.
Speaking after the conclusion of two-day mega auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore also opened up on the prospect of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the skipper of the side.
Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane shared a video of him training in the nets which went viral on social media.
The Ranji Trophy 2024 champions, Mumbai will take on Rest of India in the Irani Cup 2024 from October 1 to 5 in Lucknow.
Rahane has been allotted the land on a 30-year lease with the cricketer eyeing to provide state-of-the-art sports facility.
The five-day tournament is set to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from October 1 to 5.
Ajinkya Rahane scored 40th hundred in his first-class career in his 190th First-class match.
The seasoned cricketer will play five County Championship matches as well as the full One-Day Cup match.
In this article, we will go through eleven names who looked very promising at the beginning of the season but failed to make a mark.
laying at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, the Super Kings put forth a stunning effort with the ball as they restricted the rampaging Knight Riders 136-9.
After losing the toss and asking CSK went all guns blazing to post a massive 207-run target.
Pujara has hit more than 20,000 first-class runs, which includes more than 7000 runs in Tests.
The fans in no time flooded the internet with comments on Rahane’s batting session.
The Indian men’s senior team will tour South Africa for a multi-format series starting on December 10.
The Men in Blue are scheduled to play three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests against South Africa.
The film directed by R Balki received high accolades from the film and cricket communities before its release.
Some of the best batters to have graced the stage of the Asia Cup are Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Younis Khan, Babar Azam, and Habibul Bashar, among others.
It is to be noted that Rahane returned in the Indian colours during the WTC Final 2021-23 following an impressive run in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings.
During the first Test at Windsor Park in Dominica, India veteran Ajinkya Rahane ended up scoring three runs off 11 balls.
Board of Control for Cricket in India’s newly appointed Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar visited the Indian dressing room during the second Test.
Ajinkya had an impressive Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season, where he amassed 634 runs from seven games while leading Mumbai.
Samson was dropped from the ODI squad after the New Zealand tour in November 2022, and hasn’t played a 50-over game since then.
The Men in Blue will play a multi-format series against West Indies from 12 July till 13 August.
It is to be noted that Rahane made his comeback to red-ball cricket after 18 months in the World Test Championship Final against Australia last month.
The former Test captain scored 89 runs in India’s first innings and 46 in second innings in the WTC Final 2023.
As Rohit Sharma’s captaincy has come into the radar of critics, Sports Tiger has picked three names who can lead India in Test cricket after the Mumbai-born cricketer.
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane helped rebuild the India innings with a confident 71-run stand for the fourth wicket.