Ajinkya Rahane
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Ajinkya Rahane reveals chat with Sachin Tendulkar after his sudden retirement announcement
Cricket | Aug 11, 2026, 08:45 AM ISTAjinkya Rahane has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar was the first to call after his retirement, saying he expected him to continue. Rahane also received messages from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Cheteshwar Pujara. He will next represent Amsterdam in ETPL.
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'That innings changed everything': Ajinkya Rahane reveals the moment that rejuvenated his IPL career
Cricket | Aug 10, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTFormer India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently came forward and talked about the moment that transformed his IPL career, pointing to a specific innings against Mumbai Indians when he represented Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023.
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Former India cricketer backs Rohit-Virat to be India's ranks ahead of ODI World Cup 2027
Cricket | Aug 09, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about what the future holds for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and if they can be included in India's squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.
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Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh's ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement
Cricket | Aug 07, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTA week after retiring from all forms of cricket, Ajinkya Rahane signed with Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. Rahane said Steve Waugh's personal call influenced his decision and believes the league will boost cricket's growth across Europe.
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'Test cricket needs them': Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on senior players' inclusion in Test cricket
Cricket | Aug 06, 2026, 08:23 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane recently took centre stage and talked about the lack of senior players in the Indian team's Test squad and how crucial experience has been in the longest format of the game.
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Kohli calls Rahane 'favourite Test batting partner' after latter's retirement
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 10:52 PM ISTVirat Kohli hailed Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his all-format retirement, calling him his “favourite Test batting partner”. Kohli praised Rahane’s contribution to Indian cricket and wished him well for the next chapter of his life.
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Looking back at Ajinkya Rahane's finest performances after his retirement from all forms of cricket
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTWith 38-year-old Ajinkya Rahane announcing his retirement from all formats of the game, let us have a look at Rahane's top-five knocks from his international career as he calls time on his journey with Indian cricket.
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Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket, shares heartfelt note for his fans
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 10:41 AM ISTVeteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane came forward and shared a heartfelt message for his fans, wherein he announced his retirement from international cricket. In the video message, Rahane talked about his journey to the top.
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Three IPL franchises considering change in captaincy after disappointing IPL 2026
Cricket | May 14, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTDelhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly considering captaincy changes after disappointing IPL 2026 campaigns. Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane face scrutiny as their teams struggle in the playoff race.
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'I'm really happy': Ajinkya Rahane opens up after Kolkata Knight Riders return to winning ways
Cricket | May 09, 2026, 07:58 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders kipper Ajinkya Rahane came forward and talked about his side's performance against Delhi Capitals in the 51st game of the ongoing IPL 2026. He expressed his delight over the three-time champions winning the game.
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Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on KKR's close-quarter victory against LSG, heaps praise on Rinku Singh
Cricket | Apr 27, 2026, 07:48 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about his side's performance against Lucknow Super Giants. It is worth noting that the three-time champions took the game into the super over.
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Ajinkya Rahane creates unwanted record after second straight duck in KKR vs RR IPL 2026 clash
Cricket | Apr 19, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane registered an unwanted IPL 2026 record, falling for his second consecutive duck during the clash against the Rajasthan Royals. His early dismissal, following Tim Seifert’s first-over duck, left KKR in immediate trouble during the run chase.
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Shubman Gill, Rabada script GT's nail-biting win over KKR, three-time champions remain winless
Cricket | Apr 17, 2026, 11:22 PM ISTKKR slumped to a fifth straight defeat in IPL 2026 after losing to Gujarat Titans in the final over in Ahmedabad. Cameron Green’s 79 went in vain as Shubman Gill’s brilliant knock guided GT to a comfortable win, leaving KKR winless and at the bottom.
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More trouble for KKR! Captain Ajinkya Rahane fined for breaching IPL code of conduct
Cricket | Apr 15, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders are yet to taste their first win this season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they went down to CSK on Tuesday. Meanwhile, their skipper Ajinkya Rahane has been fined for breaching the IPL code of conduct during the match.
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KKR vs LSG live cricket score: Mukul Choudhary's heroics help Lucknow beat Kolkata in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 09, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTKKR vs LSG live cricket score: Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants are locking horns today in the 15th match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR are yet to win a game this season while LSG are coming into this clash after beating SRH. Who will come out on top today?
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Ajinkya Rahane criticised for opting to bat first in rain-hit KKR-PBKS clash in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 06, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTWith rain around, conditions cloudy and pitch green, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Several experts criticised the decision.
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KKR vs PBKS: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 12
Cricket | Apr 06, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will lock horns today in the 12th match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR have not won a single game yet while PBKS have emerged victorious in both matches they've played so far. Here are player battles ahead of the upcoming clash:
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KKR endure worst start to IPL campaign in 14 years after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 09:24 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs in the sixth of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This was their second game of the season and they have now lost both their matches so far and are rooted to ninth place in the points table.
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'They don't like me playing': Ajinkya Rahane hits out at criticism over strike-rate
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 07:59 AM ISTKKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane was in no mood to take criticism around his strike-rate after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs. He scored eight runs off 10 deliveries in the 227-run chase but started this IPL season with a sparkling half-century in the previous game.
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Ajinkya Rahane decodes reason behind KKR's defeat to SRH in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTAjinkya Rahane blamed a lack of batting partnerships for KKR’s 65-run loss to SRH. While praising his bowlers for a mid-innings comeback against a rampant Hyderabad, Rahane noted that failing to take the game deep cost KKR dearly at the Eden Gardens.