Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his solid technique, temperament, and leadership qualities. Here’s a breakdown of key points about him:

1. Early Life and Background: Ajinkya Rahane was born on June 6, 1988, in Ashwi KD, Maharashtra, India. He grew up in a middle-class family and showed a keen interest in cricket from a young age.
2. Domestic Career: Rahane began his domestic cricket career playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. He quickly made a name for himself as a prolific run-scorer, showcasing his batting prowess across formats.
3. International Debut: Rahane made his international debut for India in a Test match against Australia in March 2013. He impressed immediately with his solid technique and ability to handle pace and spin equally well.
4. Playing Roles: Rahane is primarily known as a top-order batsman, capable of batting at various positions in the lineup. He has also occasionally contributed with his part-time spin bowling.
5. Test Cricket: Rahane has been a mainstay in the Indian Test team for many years. He has scored crucial runs in challenging conditions both at home and overseas, earning him a reputation as a reliable batsman in the longer format.
6. ODI Cricket: Rahane has also represented India in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where he has played key innings at crucial junctures. While not as prolific in ODIs as in Tests, he has still made valuable contributions to the team.
7. T20 Cricket: Rahane’s T20 career has been relatively less prominent compared to Tests and ODIs. However, he has showcased his ability to adapt to the shortest format when given opportunities.
8. IPL Career: Rahane has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has represented franchises like Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, displaying his batting prowess and contributing to his team’s success.
9. Captaincy Stints: Rahane has served as the captain of the Indian cricket team on multiple occasions, particularly in Test matches, when regular captains were unavailable. He is admired for his calm demeanor and astute leadership qualities on the field.
10. Off-field Persona: Rahane is known for his humility, work ethic, and commitment to the game. He maintains a low-profile off the field and is respected by teammates, opponents, and fans for his dedication to the sport.

Ajinkya Rahane’s contributions to Indian cricket, both as a batsman and a leader, have earned him admiration and respect from the cricketing fraternity worldwide. He continues to be a vital cog in the Indian team across formats.

Batting and Fielding

Formats	Matches	Inning	Not Out	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strick Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s	Catches
Tests	85	144	12	5077	188	38.46	49.50	12	26	578	35	102
ODIs	90	87	3	2962	111	35.26	78.63	3	24	293	33	48
T20Is	20	20	2	375	61	20.83	113.29	0	1	32	6	16
FC	184	312	29	13101	265*	46.29	53.56	39	56	1580	94	194
List A	182	177	14	6475	187	39.72	–	10	45	–	–	87
T20s	249	235	24	6141	105*	29.10	121.60	2	43	624	134	108
IPL	172		17	4400	105*	30.99	123.42	2	30	455	96	70