Rahane called time on a 12-year international career that featured 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, leaving behind a legacy defined by overseas success and inspirational leadership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara, who forged several crucial partnerships with Rahane in India's middle order across memorable overseas tours, congratulated his former teammate on a career he believes will be remembered with pride.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCongratulations on a career you can be incredibly proud of, Ajinkya! It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you over the years; and building partnerships and memories on and off the field that will always fondly remember. Wishing you and the family the absolute best in this next chapter,\u201d Pujara wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara and Rahane were central figures in India's Test resurgence during the previous decade, forming a dependable middle-order partnership in challenging overseas conditions. Together, they played pivotal roles in landmark victories in England, Australia, New Zealand and the West Indies, often rescuing India from difficult situations with composed and resilient batting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCongratulations on a career you can be incredibly proud of, Ajinkya! It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you over the years; and building partnerships and memories on and off the field that will always fondly remember. Wishing you and the family the absolute best in this next chapter,\u201d Pujara wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Across 85 Tests, Rahane amassed 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46 with 12 centuries, eight of which came outside India. He also scored 2,962 runs in 90 ODIs and represented India in 20 T20 Internationals. As Test captain, he remained unbeaten, winning four of his six matches and drawing the other two.<\/p>\r\n\r\n