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- Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, closing a career marked by a flawless record as India's Test captain — he never lost a Test series he led.
- Tributes poured in, including from former captain Virat Kohli, who praised Rahane's contributions to Indian cricket especially during challenging phases.
- Rahane, known for his crucial overseas Test centuries, leaves the game as one of India's most dependable batsmen.
- The retirement signals a further changing of the guard in the Indian Test lineup, which continues to transition from its 2010s core.
- Fans and analysts will watch which younger players step into the middle-order void and whether current leadership structure will be adjusted.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to formally acknowledge his career soon.
What to watch next
- ICT to restructure middle-order batting lineup
- BCCI to host formal farewell tribute
- Watch for successor to Rahane's overseas Test role
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- Indian Test cricket team player retirement· immediate
- Ajinkya Rahane legacy career closure· immediate
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