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Ajinkya Rahane: News

Hailing from the suburbs of Mumbai, Ajinkya Rahane reminded the observers of cricket of Sachin Tendulkar when he scored two impressive centuries in the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia. Before that, in his first tryst with international opponents, Rahane scored 172 for West Zone against England Lions in the 2007–08 Duleep Trophy. His impressive performances in domestic cricket earned him his first call-up to the Indian team in 2011. He scored 61 on his T20I debut and 40 on his ODI debut showing his skill of adaptability. After the retirement of stalwarts like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, Rahane got his chance to play in Tests. He made his debut in 2013 against Australia. In the 2013/2014 away season, Rahane was India's most accomplished batsman. He soon became an important part of the Test team. He is presently the vice-captain of the Test team and has led India in five Test matches in the absence of skipper Virat Kohli. Rahane has been playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the inaugural season. As of 2021, he played for Delhi Capitals.

19 Dec 2025
Rohit Sharma

No Rohit Sharma in Mumbai's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has been left out of Mumbai's squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy - India's premier List A competition.

16 Dec 2025
Sarfaraz Khan

Ajinkya Rahane hammers his 54th half-century in T20s: Key stats 

Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan's explosive performances led Mumbai to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Rajasthan in the Super League Group B match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

10 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 auction: How Kolkata Knight Riders stack up 

The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction is set to take place on December 16.

08 Dec 2025
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

SMAT 2025/26: Ajinkya Rahane races past 7,500 T20 runs

Ajinkya Rahane powered Mumbai to a nine-wicket win over Odisha in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter.

06 Dec 2025
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Ayush Mhatre hammers his 3rd fifty-plus score in SMAT: Stats

Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre played another match-winning knock for his side against Chhattisgarh in Round 6 of the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season on Saturday.

28 Nov 2025
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane records his 21st duck in T20s: Key stats

Mumbai ace Ajinkya Rahane perished for two-ball duck versus Vidarbha in an Elite Group A match of the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

26 Nov 2025
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane opens 2025 SMAT campaign with match-winning half-century: Stats

Mumbai's Ajinkya Rahane played a match-winning hand in his side's Elite Group A Round 1 match against Railways in Lucknow.

21 Nov 2025
Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been appointed as the captain of the Mumbai team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT).

16 Nov 2025
Ranji Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane misses Ranji Trophy clash against Puducherry: Details 

Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane was absent from Mumbai's Group D Ranji Trophy match against Puducherry at the Wankhede Stadium, starting on Sunday. The reason for his absence remains unclear.

26 Oct 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Age doesn't matter in red-ball cricket: Ton-up Ajinkya Rahane laments

Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Indian cricketer, said he was ready for India's 2024-25 tour of Australia. However, he lamented the lack of communication regarding him not being selected.

25 Oct 2025
Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy, Ajinkya Rahane slams his 42nd First-Class century: Stats

Veteran Mumbai stalwart and former Team India batter, Ajinkya Rahane, hit a superb century on Day 1 of his side's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash against the Chhattisgarh cricket team on Saturday.

17 Oct 2025
Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy, J&K's Auqib Nabi floors Mumbai with fifer: Stats

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi was at his best in the 3rd innings of his side's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 opener against Mumbai.

14 Oct 2025
Mumbai Cricket Association

Shivam Dube to miss Ranji Trophy opener with back stiffness

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out of his team's first Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir due to back stiffness.

06 Sep 2025
Axar Patel

Asia Cup 2025: Ajinkya Rahane names India's most 'underrated player'

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has named all-rounder Axar Patel as one of the team's most underrated players.

21 Aug 2025
Ranji Trophy

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai after Ajinkya Rahane steps down

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to lead the Mumbai Ranji Trophy side for the upcoming season, as per a report by The Indian Express.

21 Aug 2025
Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara confirms availability for Ranji Trophy: Details here 

Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.

21 Aug 2025
Ranji Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane steps down as Mumbai captain: Details here

Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Indian cricketer, has announced his decision to step down as the captain of Mumbai ahead of the upcoming domestic season.

01 Aug 2025
Duleep Trophy

Shardul Thakur set to lead West Zone in Duleep Trophy

Shardul Thakur, the all-rounder from Mumbai, has been appointed as the captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

31 Jul 2025
KL Rahul

Will Kolkata Knight Riders trade in KL Rahul? Report

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly eyeing a trade deal for star batter KL Rahul ahead of IPL 2026.

19 Jul 2025
Arshdeep Singh

Can Arshdeep Singh make his Test debut in Manchester? 

Ajinkya Rahane, India's former vice-captain, has backed young pacer Arshdeep Singh as a potential replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Manchester Test.

26 May 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Was Venkatesh Iyer burdened by price tag in IPL 2025? 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has defended his teammate Venkatesh Iyer's performance in the 2025 Indian Premier League.

26 May 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL: Decoding Jaydev Unadkat's dominance against Rahane, Narine

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 110 runs in their final league game of the 2025 Indian Premier League.

26 May 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Unadkat, Malinga and Dubey claim 3-fers as SRH trounce KKR

In Match 68 of the IPL 2025 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs in Delhi.

16 May 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2025, RCB vs KKR: Presenting key player battles 

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is all set for an exciting clash as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 58th match of IPL 2025.

07 May 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: CSK record their highest successful run-chase since 2019

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 57 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens.

07 May 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ajinkya Rahane gets to 5,000 IPL runs: Key stats

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has raced to 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League.

06 May 2025
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

IPL 2025, KKR vs CSK: Presenting the key player battles 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off in the 57th match of the IPL 2025 season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

02 May 2025
Indian Cricket Team

IPL: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane hopeful of Indian team comeback

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed a strong desire to return to the Indian cricket team.

29 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2025, KKR bounce back with win over DC: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals in Match 48 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

28 Apr 2025
Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR meet DC in must-win game

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

27 Apr 2025
Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble wants KKR to promote Venkatesh Iyer in batting

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has extended strategic advice to the struggling defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025.

25 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2025, KKR eye redemption against PBKS: Match preview  

The 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings.

22 Apr 2025
Andre Russell

IPL 2025: Mentor Dwayne Bravo lambasts KKR's top order

Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo has expressed his disappointment over the team's performance.

22 Apr 2025
Sunil Narine

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane criticizes openers after loss to GT

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has publicly slammed his team's openers after their latest loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL)

21 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2025: GT beat KKR to extend lead atop standings

Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 39 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on April 21.

21 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ajinkya Rahane becomes sixth player with 500 IPL fours: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has completed 500 fours in the Indian Premier League.

20 Apr 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2025: GT aim to extend winning run vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

16 Apr 2025
Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed Ajinkya Rahane 4 times in IPL

Yuzvendra Chahal was instrumental in handing Punjab Kings a stunning win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League season at Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

15 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2025: PBKS beat KKR, defend lowest-ever total (111) 

Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.

14 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Decoding key player battles 

Match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see a clash between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Tuesday.