Home > Topics > Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is an Indian cricketer known for his batting and the current vice captain of India in the test format. He is a right handed batsman and represents Mumbai in the domestic cricket. Ajinkya Rahane has played in the Indian Premiere League (IPL) for teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and represented Rising Pune Supergiants in the 2016 IPL. Rahane made his debut in International T- 20 Cricket in August 2011, One Day International (ODI) in September 2011 and Test Matches in March 2013.

Rahane was born to Madhukar Baburao Rahane and Sujata Rahane on 6^th June 1988 in Ashwini village of Ahmednagar. He has a younger brother and sister - Shashank and Apurva. Rahane did his schooling from SV Joshi High School in Dombivali, on the outskirts of Mumbai. He had interest in cricket from a very young age and at the age of 7 he started coaching in Dombivali itself and started to train under former Indian batsman - Pravin Amre. He made his first class debut playing for Mumbai at the age of 19 and was selected for the Mohammad Nissar Trophy of September 2007 at Karachi. In his debut match against Karachi Urban, he scored a century and made 143 runs of 207 balls with an opening partnership of 247 with Kukreja. He was then picked for the Irani Trophy match against Rest of India. He was also a part of the India U-19 World Cup and played with cricketers like Ishant Sharma, Virat Kohli and his performance in the tournament received critical acclaim. Rahane was then selected for the Ranji Trophy in the Mumbai Team in the 2007 - 08 Season and was later included in the West Zone for the 2007- 08 Duleep Trophy. In this tournament he scored 172 against England Lions and created an impact. In his second season of Ranji Trophy, he scored 1089 runs in the tournament and his performance was one of the major reasons that helped Mumbai in winning its 38^th title. The Mumbai Cricket Association was quiet impressed by his performance. He maintained his performance in the 2009 - 10 and 2010 - 11 Ranji Trophy Tournament and in the 2009 - 10 tournament, he scored an unbeaten 265 against Hyderabad and scored over 1000 runs thrice in five seasons. Apart from Domestic Test, he was also a brilliant player in One Day matches and he made his List A debut in March 2007 against Delhi in the Ranji One-Day trophy and scored 61 runs in his debut. In 2011, he scored two centuries in the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia.

In 2011, after his two centuries in One Day Matches, he was included in the Indian Team for the England Tour. In his debut match, Rahane scored 40 runs against England and then in the second match he scored 47 runs in 54 balls. However, he was not in a good form against teams like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies and England. He made his international Twenty20 debut against England in August 2011 and he scored a half century in his debut and was also included in the T20 World Cup and helped India to reach the finals. He was also made the captain of the T20 format for the Zimbabwe Tour. In his captaincy, the team won the first match but lost the second. Still struggling in the ODI, Rahane made a comeback in the 2013 - 14 Asia Cup and he scored a half century in one of the matches. Later in September 2014, he scored a century against England and in November 2014 scored another century against Sri Lanka. Rahane was selected for the Test Cricket team in 2011 itself but he was on the bench for more than 16 months and made his debut in test cricket on 22^nd March 2013. His debut was not able to create any impact. He was later included in the South Africa Tour in which he scored 209 runs in the tournament that included his 96 runs of 157 balls against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban. He was the third highest scorer in the series. His first test century was in February 2014 and his score of 118 helped India to recover from the setback. He was also included in the England Tour of 2014 (Investec Test Series) and he scored his second ton at Lords Stadium to become the fourth Indian to hit a century on the first match played at Lords. His next hundred in test was in the 3^rd Test match of the 2014 - 15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and in four tests he scored a total of 399 runs that included a century and three half-centuries. In the 2015 Tour of Sri Lanka, Rahane broke the record of most catches by taking eight catches in the match. Later in the Freedom Series of 2015, he scored centuries in both the innings of the match and became the fifth Indian to do so. In August 2016, he reached his career best ranking of 8. He was included in the September 2016 series against New Zealand and playing in the 500^th Indian test match; Rahane scored 40 in the second innings and helped India in winning the match.

Rahane got married to Radhika Dhopavkar on 26^th September 2014 in Mumbai. He has been a consistent player in IPL and has played for teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and currently he represents Rising Pune Supergiants. He holds the record of being the first Indian to hit six fours in an over and also has hit a century in the format. Rahane is often compared to Rahul Dravid whom he considers as his mentor and has been quoted to have learnt from him while playing for Rajasthan Royals.

BCCI Central Contract: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara To Be Retained In Grade A Category? KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Eye Promotions
PTI | January 21, 2022 8:30 AM IST
Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya, who have both struggled due to injuries and lack of form
BCCI Central Contract: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara To Be Retained In Grade A Category? KL Rahul, Rishab
indiacom
2022-01-20T21:30:52+00:00
2022-01-20T21:30:52+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Have Opened The Door For Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer: Harbhajan Singh
India.com Sports Desk | January 17, 2022 8:14 AM IST
Harbhajan reckoned the two experienced players have now opened the door for others to come in.
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Have Opened The Door For Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer: Harbhajan Singh
indiacom
2022-01-16T21:14:41+00:00
2022-01-16T21:15:15+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Puts Onus On Selectors About Future Of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara
PTI | January 14, 2022 9:02 PM IST
Pujara and Rahane failed in five out of six knocks and haven't made any tangible contribution
India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Puts Onus On Selectors About Future Of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujar
indiacom
2022-01-14T10:02:57+00:00
2022-01-14T10:03:19+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Tu Chal Mein Aya: Twitterati Hilariously Troll Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane After Yet Another Failure
India.com Sports Desk | January 13, 2022 3:08 PM IST
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane failed to make a mark in the third Test against South Africa,
Tu Chal Mein Aya: Twitterati Hilariously Troll Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane After Yet Another Failure
indiacom
2022-01-13T04:08:21+00:00
2022-01-13T04:45:27+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
More Chances Ajinkya Rahane Gets, Fewer Opportunities For Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer: Sanjay Manjrekar
India.com Sports Desk | January 12, 2022 7:30 PM IST
Ajinkya Rahane averages 40.10 in South Africa in six innings which is just above his career average
More Chances Ajinkya Rahane Gets, Fewer Opportunities For Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer: Sanjay Manjrekar
indiacom
2022-01-12T08:30:05+00:00
2022-01-12T08:30:05+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Sunil Gavaskar: India's Test Triumph Down Under Last Year Is One Of Greatest
PTI | January 12, 2022 12:54 PM IST
Heroics of Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin had helped secure a draw for the visitors in the
Sunil Gavaskar: India's Test Triumph Down Under Last Year Is One Of Greatest
indiacom
2022-01-12T01:54:14+00:00
2022-01-12T01:54:14+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Not Hanuma Vihari; Gautam Gambhir Wants Ajinkya Rahane Dropped From India's Playing XI to Accommodate Captain Virat Kohli For 3rd Test at Cape Town
India.com Sports Desk | January 11, 2022 12:13 PM IST
Ind vs SA, 3rd Test: Gautam Gambhir suggested that the side retains Vihari and drops Ajinkya Rahane
Not Hanuma Vihari; Gautam Gambhir Wants Ajinkya Rahane Dropped From India's Playing XI to Accommodate Captain
indiacom
2022-01-11T01:13:45+00:00
2022-01-11T01:14:27+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane Will Score 100 Runs Together in 1st Innings: Aakash Chopra Predicts Ahead of 3rd Test at Cape Town
India.com Sports Desk | January 11, 2022 9:50 AM IST
Ind vs SA 3rd Test: As per Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane would score
Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane Will Score 100 Runs Together in 1st Innings: Aakash Chopra
indiacom
2022-01-10T22:50:18+00:00
2022-01-10T22:51:55+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
IND vs SA: South Africa And India Itching To Go All-Out In a Winner Takes It All Decider
IANS | January 10, 2022 3:35 PM IST
India began their tour of South Africa on a perfect note, defeating the hosts by 113 runs at
IND vs SA: South Africa And India Itching To Go All-Out In a Winner Takes It All Decider
indiacom
2022-01-10T04:35:59+00:00
2022-01-10T04:35:59+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Ajinkya Rahane or Hanuma Vihari - Who Should Make Way For Virat Kohli in Playing XI For 3rd Test at Cape Town?
India.com Sports Desk | January 10, 2022 7:34 AM IST
India's Playing XI For 3rd Test: This is going to be a difficult call for coach Rahul Dravid.
Ajinkya Rahane or Hanuma Vihari - Who Should Make Way For Virat Kohli in Playing XI For 3rd Test at Cape Town
indiacom
2022-01-09T20:34:17+00:00
2022-01-09T20:35:16+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Should Virat Kohli Replace Ajinkya Rahane in India's Playing XI During 3rd Test at Cape Town? Harbhajan Singh Answers
India.com Sports Desk | January 9, 2022 10:31 AM IST
IND vs SA: Senior Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons it would be unfair to drop Rahane to make
Should Virat Kohli Replace Ajinkya Rahane in India's Playing XI During 3rd Test at Cape Town? Harbhajan Singh
indiacom
2022-01-08T23:31:17+00:00
2022-01-08T23:34:14+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
India vs South Africa: Wasim Jaffer Questions Team Management, Says Ajinkya Rahane Should've Captained India Instead of KL Rahul
India.com Sports Desk | January 8, 2022 12:47 PM IST
Virat's services was heavily missed, Jaffer asserted as he is one of those players, who brings a
India vs South Africa: Wasim Jaffer Questions Team Management, Says Ajinkya Rahane Should've Captained India
indiacom
2022-01-08T01:47:53+00:00
2022-01-08T01:47:53+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Dean Elgar Spearheads South Africa's Series-Levelling Win Over India
IANS | January 6, 2022 10:03 PM IST
Dean Elgar spearheaded a record chase of 240, helping South Africa clinch a series-levelling win
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Dean Elgar Spearheads South Africa's Series-Levelling Win Over India
indiacom
2022-01-06T11:03:17+00:00
2022-01-06T11:03:17+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Highlights Score Updates, Day 3: Elgar, Van der Dussen Lead Fightback Against India, Hosts 118/2 At Stumps
India.com Sports Desk | January 5, 2022 3:38 PM IST
IND vs SA Test Highlights and Scorecard: South Africa ended day three of the second Test against
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Highlights Score Updates, Day 3: Elgar, Van der Dussen Lead Fightback Agains
indiacom
2022-01-05T04:38:59+00:00
2022-01-05T10:14:03+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Highlights IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 2: India Lead by 58 Runs at Stumps, Shardul Thakur's 7-Fer Skittles Out South Africa For 229
India.com Sports Desk | January 4, 2022 9:05 PM IST
Shardul Thakur steals the show with his 7-fer as Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane hold key in
Highlights IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 2: India Lead by 58 Runs at Stumps, Shardul Thakur's 7-Fer Skittles Out So
indiacom
2022-01-04T10:05:29+00:00
2022-01-04T12:06:51+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
2nd Test, Day 2: Shardul Thakur Bags 7 Wickets As India End Day 58 Runs Ahead of South Africa
India.com Sports Desk | January 4, 2022 10:21 PM IST
India were 85/2 at stumps, leading South Africa by 58 runs at the end of the second day's play.
2nd Test, Day 2: Shardul Thakur Bags 7 Wickets As India End Day 58 Runs Ahead of South Africa
indiacom
2022-01-04T11:21:54+00:00
2022-01-04T11:21:54+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Will Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane be Dropped When Virat Kohli Returns? Dinesh Karthik Answers
India.com Sports Desk | January 4, 2022 7:15 AM IST
Karthik also added that he feels coach Rahul Dravid would not hesitate when it comes to making
Will Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane be Dropped When Virat Kohli Returns? Dinesh Karthik Answers
indiacom
2022-01-03T20:15:53+00:00
2022-01-03T20:16:16+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Highlights IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 1: Marco Jansen Picks up Four-Fer, South Africa Trail By 167 Runs at Stumps
India.com Sports Desk | January 3, 2022 9:20 PM IST
Marco Jansen turned out to be the pick of the bowlers for South Africa on Day 1.
Highlights IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 1: Marco Jansen Picks up Four-Fer, South Africa Trail By 167 Runs at Stump
indiacom
2022-01-03T10:20:59+00:00
2022-01-03T12:03:35+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Proteas Restrict KL Rahul and Co to 202, Trail By 167 Runs at Stumps
India.com Sports Desk | January 3, 2022 9:54 PM IST
India will have to make up for their average performance on Day 2 of 2nd Test.
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Proteas Restrict KL Rahul and Co to 202, Trail By 167 Runs at Stumps
indiacom
2022-01-03T10:54:39+00:00
2022-01-03T10:54:39+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Test Career Hanging On A Thread As Sunil Gavaskar Predicts Their Future
India.com Sports Desk | January 3, 2022 7:52 PM IST
Pujara and Rahane got out off consecutive deliveries from South Africa's pacer Duanne Olivier on
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Test Career Hanging On A Thread As Sunil Gavaskar Predicts Their Future
indiacom
2022-01-03T08:52:21+00:00
2022-01-03T08:52:21+00:00
Ajinkya Rahane
India.com

Petrol	97.00	MORE
Diesel	88.06	MORE

CNG	24.65	MORE
LPG	694.00	MORE
Kerosene	83,874.40	MORE