Ajinkya Rahane: Stats & Records

Full Name: Ajinkya Rahane

Nickname: Jinx

Date of Birth: June 06, 1988

Place of Birth: Ashwi-KD, Maharashtra

Age: 37 years

Nationality: Indian

Role: All-rounder

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium

Current Team(s): India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai

Ajinkya Rahane was born on June 6, 1988, in Ashwi-Khurd, Maharashtra. He was raised in a middle-class Marathi family with his father working in the water supply department while supporting his son’s cricket dreams. Rahane began his cricketing journey on modest local grounds in Mumbai before going for elite coaching under the domestic circuit. His excellent performance in the Ranji Trophy earned him a call from the Indian senior team, and he made his debut in 2011. He quickly became the pillar of India’s middle order in Test cricket, especially in overseas Tests. Under his leadership, India won a historic Test series in Australia (2020-21). His rise in Indian cricket reflects the resilience, humility, and relentless desire to excel.

International Debut

Test: India vs Australia at Delhi – March 22 – 24, 2013

ODI: England vs India at Chester-le-Street – September 03, 2011

T20I: England vs India at Manchester – August 31, 2011

IPL Debut

MI vs DCH at Mumbai – April 27, 2008

Domestic Teams:

Mumbai

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	100s/50s	Wickets	Best Bowling	Catches
Test	85	5077	38.46	12/26	–	–	102
ODI	90	2962	35.26	3/24	–	–	48
T20I	20	375	20.83	0/1	–	–	16
IPL	198	5032	30.49	2/33	–	–	75

Key Batting Records & Milestones

Rahane has made more than 5000 runs in Test cricket, which includes 12 hundreds.
His historic century of 112 at Melbourne (2020) was key to India’s comeback series win.
He is the only Indian to score centuries in Test matches in Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and the West Indies.
Rahane has scored a hundred in each inning of a test match.
He also holds the record for 5000 runs and 50 fielding dismissals.
He also holds the record for most catches in a Test innings (5).
He is also second on the list of most catches in a match (8).
He is fourth on the list of most catches in an innings (4) in a T20I game.
Rahane also has over 5000 runs in IPL as well.

ICC Awards

Rahane was named in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2015.
He was consistently ranked among the top Test batsmen in the world.
ICC recognition for his leadership during India’s overseas success in Test cricket.

Major Tournament Wins

He was the winner of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
He won the Asia Cup titles with the Indian team in 2016 and 2018.
He also won the IPL title in 2023 with the Chennai Super Kings.
He led India to their first Test series in Australia in 2020-2021 as a stand-in captain.

Captaincy Records

He was the captain of the Indian team that won the historic Test series against Australia in 2020-2021.
He also captained the Rajasthan Royals for many years.
He frequently captained the Mumbai side in domestic tournaments.
Rahane is known for his calm leadership and tactical decision-making.

Off-Field Honors

He received the Arjuna Award in 2016 for excellence in cricket.
He was also named CEAT Indian Cricketer of the Year (2015) for his domestic performance in the 2014-2015 season.
He was also facilitated by the BCCI and MCA for his overseas performances and leadership.
Rahane is one of the most disciplined professional athletes to come from India.

Rahane is a right-handed batter with a classical approach to the game. He is known for his flawless technique, balance, and shot selection. Most of the time, he plays with soft hands for the elegant late cut. His favorite strokes are cover drive and back foot punches. Rahane likes to play against pacers, especially outside his home country. It makes him one of India’s most trusted overseas batters. He is a very composed batte,r and nothing deters him from his goal of playing a part for the team. He is composed, resilient, and tactically astute. His leadership style also mirrors his approach to batting. He is a calm, calculated, and team-focused leader. He thrives when playing under pressure and anchoring difficult innings.

Ajinkya Rahane was born on June 6, 1988, into a modest family in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. His father has been the backbone of his success in cricket. His father supported his cricket training financially and emotionally. Rahane completed his education in Mumbai along with his cricket coaching. He is married to Radhika Dhopavkar and the couple has a daughter. Rahane is a very private person and does not like to make his life public. Apart from cricket, he enjoys fitness training, reading, and exploring Indian culture and cuisine. He is known for his simplicity and reserved personality and prefers to focus on preparation and performance.

Brand Endorsements

Consistent discipline and reputation of Rahane appeal to many brands. Over the years, he has worked with companies across multiple sectors, including Adidas, CEAT, and Boost. He has also been associated with SG cricket, Hero MotoCorp, and New Growth. He has been featured in various health, fitness, and sportswear campaigns. According to a report, Rahane charges around rupees 1 crore per endorsement deal. It reflects his brand value.

Charity Work

While Rahane does not have his own charitable foundation, he often participates in various charitable causes. He is an active supporter of youth cricket academics in Maharashtra. He also participates in charity matches, raising funds for disaster relief and child education. He also promotes fitness awareness among school children through MCA and BCCI programs.

Social Media Influence

Rahane is a mega influencer with a big fan following across his social channels. His posts mainly focus on professional life, fitness, and family. This projects a clean and trustworthy image to the public. Various brands utilize his image to sell their products. He doesn’t post very often, but when he does, the posts receive high engagement.

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Favourite Cricketer: Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar

Favourite Stadium: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Pre-game Rituals: His routine includes performing Suryanamaskar and Meditation every morning to maintain composure.

Most Memorable Innings: 112 vs. Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2020

Ajinkya Rahane

Right Handed Batsman