Quick Info
| Profession | International Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Ashwi KD village of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Ajinkya Rahane
11/09/2026
Rahane commented on India’s squad selection ahead of upcoming T20I cricket discussions, backing the current top-order combination and suggesting young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should wait for his opportunity. His remarks were reported in the context of broader selection conversations around the team’s 2026 fixtures.
30/07/2026
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket in an emotional message shared on social media. The announcement ended his long India career across formats after more than a decade of international appearances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane is an Indian international cricketer who has represented India as a batter across formats. | |
| He has also captained the Indian team in all formats and has played domestic cricket for Mumbai. | |
| Known as 'India's Wall' for his calm demeanor and consistency, he is often compared to Rahul Dravid. | |
| He currently serves as the Vice-Captain of the Indian Test team. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | B.Com |
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Personal Life
| Rahane is a devout follower of his family's values and maintains a low-profile personal life. | |
| He started playing cricket at the age of 7 and made his First-Class debut for Mumbai at 17. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Radhika Dhopavkar (m. 2014-present) |
| Children | Aryan Rahane (son), Aanya Rahane (daughter) |
Family
| Father | Madhukar Baburao Rahane |
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| Mother | Sujata Rahane |
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| Spouse | Radhika Dhopavkar (m. 2014-present) |
| Children | Aryan Rahane (son), Aanya Rahane (daughter) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #27- India #3- Rajasthan Royals | ||||||||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Mumbai | ||||||||||||
| IPL Team | Mumbai Indians (2008 to 2010) Rajasthan Royals (2011-2022) Chennai Super Kings (2023-2024) Rajasthan Royals (2025-present) | ||||||||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||||||||
| Favourite shots | Cover drive | ||||||||||||
| Career Turning Point | His outstanding performance in Border-Gavaskar (Aus Vs Ind) 2014-2015, many experts have started comparing him to India's wall Rahul Dravid. | ||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Actor | Aamir Khan |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi Q5 worth Rs. 65 lakhs | Volvo XC60 worth Rs. 64 lakhs | BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo worth Rs. 70 lakh | Range Rover Velar worth Rs. 85 lakhs | Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 worth Rs. 3.5 crore (bought in February 2024) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajinkya Rahane does not smoke. | |
| 2. He comes from a lower middle-class family and initially trained at a small coaching center due to financial limitations. | |
| 3. Rahane holds a black belt in karate. | |
| 4. He married Radhika Dhopavkar, his longtime girlfriend, in 2014. | |
| 5. Rahane dreams of owning a Lamborghini and an Aston Martin. | |
| 6. In the 2023 IPL, he made a remarkable comeback with impressive performances for the Chennai Super Kings after struggling with low averages in the previous three seasons. | |
| 7. He scored 1089 runs in a single Ranji season, instrumental in Mumbai's 38th Ranji Trophy title. | |
| 8. He captained Mumbai to their record 42nd Ranji Trophy title in the 2023-24 season. | |
| 9. He is known for his humility and often credits his family and coaches for his success. |
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