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Ajinkya Rahane introduced his retirement from all types of cricket earlier this month.
Sachin Tendulkar (left) and Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photograph)
Ajinkya Rahane has no regrets about his resolution to name time on his enjoying profession and is happy with the selection he made and it was his frequent response to all his former India teammates who reached out after he introduced retirement.
After making his resolution public on social media, Rahane revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was the primary to name him.
Tendulkar appeared to have been stunned by the event as he instructed Rahane that he anticipated the middle-order batter to play for longer.
“The primary name got here from Sachin paaji, who mentioned he thought I’d play for longer. I instructed him I didn’t wish to drag on as a result of I used to be retiring with none regrets,” Rahane instructed The Indian Specific.
“Irfan Pathan additionally referred to as, whereas Pujara, Virat, Rohit and Bumrah all messaged me. I instructed everybody the identical factor: I used to be happy as a result of I had given all the things to the sport,” he added.
Identified for his psychological toughness, Rahane performed 85 Exams, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023.
Rahane additionally recalled how he initially realized by observing senior India gamers throughout his early days within the dressing room.
“Once I entered the Indian crew in 2011, I spent the primary five-six months observing the seniors. Sachin paaji, Rahul Dravid, (VVS) Laxman bhai, MS (Dhoni) and Viru paaji (Virender Sehwag) had been all very supportive. Again then, solely the enjoying XI obtained sufficient time within the nets. Those exterior didn’t bat loads within the nets. However what I realized from watching them, I utilized once I began enjoying,” Rahane mentioned.
Rahane mentioned the method modified as a brand new technology of gamers took over.
“Because the seniors phased out, the ambiance modified. Since many people had performed collectively earlier than, the camaraderie and togetherness was completely different. Our pondering was completely different. We believed enjoying an aggressive model of cricket may make us win extra matches. Then, when a youthful technology got here in, we needed to create a welcoming dressing room, respect performances and go away no room for ego or jealousy,” he mentioned.
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August 11, 2026, 12:28 IST
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