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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.

25 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: LSG, KKR lock horns in high-stakes clash 

The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set for an exciting encounter as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

25 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026, LSG vs KKR: Dissecting the key player battles

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set for an exciting clash as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 38.

22 Apr 2026
Amazon

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane joins footwear brand Chupps as investor

Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, has invested in Mumbai-based open footwear brand Chupps. The investment value remains undisclosed.

19 Apr 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Ajinkya Rahane records 12th duck as opener in IPL: Stats

Extending his woeful run, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane fell for a two-ball duck against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens.

18 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026: Here's why RR can dominate KKR in Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

18 Apr 2026
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: Here's why Cameron Green didn't bowl against GT

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has revealed the reason behind Cameron Green's absence from bowling duties in their recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

17 Apr 2026
Cameron Green

GT beat bottom-placed and winless KKR in IPL 2026: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

17 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ajinkya Rahane records 22nd T20 duck in 300th appearance: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane fell for a first-ball duck against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Friday.

15 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

IPL 2026: More trouble for KKR; Ajinkya Rahane fined

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined for a slow over-rate during his team's recent match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

14 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

IPL 2026: CSK tame bottom-placed and winless KKR at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defended their competitive total of 192/5 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Tuesday.

14 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Noor Ahmad floors KKR with three-fer, surpasses 50 IPL wickets

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmad produced his brilliance with the ball against a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Tuesday.

13 Apr 2026
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: These player battles can headline CSK-KKR clash 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an important Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash.

13 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Decoding Ajinkya Rahane's struggles at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their next 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) assignment at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

10 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Rahane defends KKR bowlers following upset versus LSG 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane has praised Lucknow Super Giants's (LSG) Mukul Choudhary for his match-winning performance at Eden Gardens.

09 Apr 2026
Avesh Khan

KKR remain winless in IPL 2026 with defeat against LSG

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) despite being on the driver's seat in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

09 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026: Why KKR can beat LSG at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 15 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens.

08 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: KKR host LSG in pursuit of first win 

Kolkata Knight Riders will host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 15 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).

07 Apr 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin

Ajinkya Rahane's decision in rain-hit KKR-PBKS clash draws flak: Details 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has drawn flak from cricketing legends for his controversial decision to bat first in the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Punjab Kings.

06 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026: Rain mars KKR-PBKS match at Eden Gardens

Match 12 of the 2026 Indian Premier League between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings has been washed out.

IPL 2026: Will rain play spoilsport in KKR-PBKS match?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still on the lookout for their maiden victory in the IPL 2026 season.

05 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL: Ajinkya Rahane strikes at just 114.47 against PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) eye a strategic revamp to turn around their early-season woes.

05 Apr 2026
Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2026: KKR face stern test against high-flying PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in dire need of a strategic revamp to turn around their early-season woes.

05 Apr 2026
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: KKR's Cameron Green spotted bowling at nets 

In a major boost for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Cameron Green was seen bowling at the team's practice session on Saturday.

03 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026: Will KKR alter their combination following successive defeats? 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has hinted at possible changes to the team's combination after two consecutive losses in IPL 2026.

03 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane responds to criticism over batting approach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has lashed out at critics questioning his batting approach.

03 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Jaydev Unadkat claims three-fer against KKR in IPL 2026: Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered their first victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a whopping 65 runs.

02 Apr 2026
Heinrich Klaasen

IPL 2026: SRH hand sorry KKR their 2nd successive defeat

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) tamed Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

02 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Jaydev Unadkat dismisses Ajinkya Rahane for 5th time (IPL): Stats

Ajinkya Rahane has failed to crack the Jaydev Unadkat code in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

02 Apr 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ajinkya Rahane becomes 11th player with 200 IPL caps: Stats

Ajinkya Rahane has unlocked another achievement in the Indian Premier League (IPL), featuring in his 200th match.

02 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026, KKR vs SRH: Key player matchups

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 6 of the 2026 Indian Premier League.

01 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026, KKR vs SRH: Match preview and stats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

01 Apr 2026
Eden Gardens Stadium

IPL: How Ajinkya Rahane has fared at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders will host Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 6 of the 2026 Indian Premier League.

30 Mar 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Ajinkya Rahane completes 1,000 runs as captain in IPL: Stats 

Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, led from the front in his team's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Mumbai Indians.

30 Mar 2026
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: When will KKR's Cameron Green resume bowling? 

Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that Cameron Green will not be bowling for the next 10-12 days.

30 Mar 2026
Cameron Green

Cameron Green not bowling? 'Ask Cricket Australia,' says Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made a sarcastic remark about Cameron Green's bowling during IPL 2026.

29 Mar 2026
Mumbai Indians (MI)

IPL 2026: MI win their first opener in 14 years

Mumbai Indians have finally broken the jinx, winning their first Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener since 2012.

29 Mar 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane smashes half-century in KKR's opener   

Ajinkya Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium.

24 Mar 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL: Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green shine in KKR's warm-up match

Like every other franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders' preparations for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) are in full swing.

23 Mar 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

How Ajinkya Rahane reinvented himself in IPL: Key stats

Ajinkya Rahane has been among the most prolific batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

22 Mar 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Varun Chakravarthy recalls panic attacks during early IPL days

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy has opened up about the mental health challenges he faced in his early Indian Premier League (IPL) career.

21 Mar 2026
Sunil Narine

'Nothing wrong with him': Ajinkya Rahane defends Varun Chakravarthy's form

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his confidence in spinner Varun Chakravarthy's ability to bounce back in the upcoming IPL 2026 season.

21 Mar 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Has Ajinkya Rahane been Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bunny in IPL? Stats 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is just around the corner, set to kick off on March 28.

21 Mar 2026
Finn Allen

IPL 2026: Angkrish Raghuvanshi slams century in KKR intra-squad match

Angkrish Raghuvanshi made a statement with his blistering century in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) intra-squad match ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

15 Mar 2026
Andre Russell

What is KKR's best XI for IPL 2026? 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the three-time champions, have undergone a major transformation ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League.

15 Mar 2026
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: Can KKR's revamped squad taste glory? 

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are raring to shine in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with a revamped squad.

28 Jan 2026
Rinku Singh

4th T20I: Rinku Singh takes four catches versus New Zealand

Team India's Rinku Singh showed his mettle on the field, taking four catches versus New Zealand in the 4th T20I at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.