New Delhi, July 30, 2026 (AFP) - India's history-making stand-in cricket captain Rahane retires

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India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career highlighted by his leadership during a remarkable 2021 Test series victory in Australia. The middle-order batsman played 85 Tests, 90 one-day internationals and 20 Twenty20 matches, but fell out of favour with selectors after a drop in form and last played for India in 2023. "I've always relied on timing in my batting, and......

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