Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane, born on June 6, 1988, is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his solid batting performances across all formats. Here’s a concise overview of his career:

Career Highlights:

• Rahane is the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in the Test format.
• He has played for India in all formats and has been a crucial middle-order batsman in Tests and a top-order batsman in limited-overs formats.
• Rahane captains Mumbai in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.

Domestic Career:

• Rahane made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2007–08 Ranji Trophy season.
• He consistently performed well in domestic cricket, helping Mumbai win titles and showcasing his talent.

International Career:

• Rahane’s international debut came in T20Is against England in August 2011.
• He made his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in March 2013, scoring his first Test century against New Zealand.
• Rahane’s exceptional overseas performances earned him recognition as one of India’s best away players.
• He played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
• Rahane has shown leadership skills, leading India in Tests in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli.

Personal Life:

• Rahane was born in Ashwi KD, Sangamner Taluka, Ahmednagar district.
• He received coaching from former India batsman Pravin Amre and overcame financial constraints to pursue cricket.
• Rahane married Radhika Dhopavkar in 2014, and they have two children.