Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Medium
Age 35 years
Place of Birth India
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25 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

RR, KKR eye first win in IPL 2025: Preview 

The sixth match of the IPL 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

23 Mar 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra questions Rahane's captaincy after KKR's loss vs RCB

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has raised concerns over Ajinkya Rahane's leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) recent defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025.

23 Mar 2025

Quinton de Kock

IPL: Rahane identifies middle-over wickets as KKR's downfall vs RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) new captain Ajinkya Rahane has pinpointed a key moment in their opening match loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025.

22 Mar 2025

Krunal Pandya

IPL 2025: Who were the impact performers in KKR-RCB clash? 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) opener.

RCB down champions KKR in IPL 2025 opener: Key stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru blew defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders away in the opening contest of the 2025 Indian Premier League season on Saturday at Eden Gardens.

22 Mar 2025

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya floors KKR with 3-fer on RCB debut: Stats

Veteran left-arm spin all-rounder, Krunal Pandya, shone for his new side Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening contest of the 2025 Indian Premier League season on Saturday at Eden Gardens.

22 Mar 2025

Andre Russell

Sunil Narine becomes 3rd KKR batter with 100 IPL sixes

Sunil Narine, the veteran West Indies all-rounder, has written his name in the history books of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ajinkya Rahane slams half-century on his KKR captaincy debut: Stats

Ajinkya Rahane lit up Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener.

22 Mar 2025

Aakash Chopra

Will RCB captaincy impact Rajat Patidar's batting? Aakash Chopra opines 

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has shared his thoughts ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

KKR meet RCB in IPL 2025 opener: Preview and stats

The much-awaited IPL 2025 season will begin with a cracker of a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

21 Mar 2025

Andre Russell

IPL 2025: Can Rahane help KKR defend their title? 

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are all set for the 2025 season with a new leadership structure.

'Everyone on same page': KKR's Ajinkya Rahane ahead of opener

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed optimism ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

20 Mar 2025

Hardik Pandya

IPL 2025: Have a look at all 10 captains

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will kick off on March 22.

19 Mar 2025

Dwayne Bravo

IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo to instill 'champion mentality' at KKR

Dwayne Bravo, the newly appointed mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is all set to bring a 'champion mentality' into the franchise in IPL 2025.

Venkatesh Iyer praises Ajinkya Rahane's leadership ahead of IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain, Venkatesh Iyer, has said he is excited to play under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Ajinkya Rahane excited to lead KKR in IPL 2025

Ajinkya Rahane, the newly appointed captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has said he is excited to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

16 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Aakash Chopra expresses concerns over KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's role

The recent appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025 has raised fears of a "captain-batter" conflict.

Venkatesh Iyer unfazed by IPL 2025's hefty price tag

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer insists that his ₹23.75 crore price tag in IPL 2025 doesn't intimidate him.

14 Mar 2025

Dwayne Bravo

Ajinkya Rahane excited to learn from Dwayne Bravo at KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) newly appointed captain Ajinkya Rahane is looking forward to learning from Dwayne Bravo. The T20 superstar will join KKR as a mentor for IPL 2025.

Why KKR chose Ajinkya Rahane over Venkatesh Iyer as captain

Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season.

11 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

IPL 2025: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane joins KKR camp

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Ajinkya Rahane to captain KKR in IPL 2025: Decoding stats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of IPL 2024, have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League.

18 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy semis: Mumbai suffer against Vidarbha on Day 2

Mumbai's middle-order witnessed a dramatic collapse in their Ranji Trophy semi-final match against Vidarbha in Nagpur.

17 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

'Cricket is my PR' - Rahane targets Team India return

Ajinkya Rahane, one of the biggest names in Indian cricket, is targeting a return to the Indian Test team.

Should Ajinkya Rahane lead KKR in IPL 2025? Decoding stats

Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to announce their skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season.

16 Feb 2025

Karun Nair

Heavyweights Mumbai face Vidarbha in crunch Ranji Trophy 2024/25 semi-final

The next Ranji Trophy semi-final will witness a clash between Mumbai and Vidarbha, with the former being touted as favorites despite injury concerns.

16 Feb 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal to miss Ranji Trophy semi-final due to injury

Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has been ruled out of Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha, owing to an ankle injury.

13 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Yashasvi Jaiswal to bolster Mumbai's roster in Ranji Trophy semi-final

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who just missed out on a place in India's ICC Champions Trophy squad, will now bolster Mumbai in their upcoming Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha.

12 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Can Ajinkya Rahane return to India's Test side?

Former Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has reiterated his strong desire to make a comeback in Test cricket.

11 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: How Mumbai defeated Haryana to reach semi-finals

Mumbai made it to the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy semi-final after a stunning 152-run win over Haryana at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

11 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane shines with century in quarter-finals

Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane has been on fire in the ongoing Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Haryana.

09 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Ankit's ton guides Haryana against Mumbai (Day 2)

Haryana's cricket team captain Ankit Kumar shone on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

07 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Suryakumar Yadav anticipates favorable Eden Gardens pitch for Ranji quarter-final

Mumbai's star player Suryakumar Yadav has shown optimism toward the Eden Gardens pitch ahead of their 2024/25 Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Haryana.

01 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Meghalaya to inch closer to quarter-finals

Mumbai thrashed Meghalaya in the Ranji Trophy, winning by an innings and 456 runs on Day 3.

31 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane misses out on Ranji Trophy century: Stats 

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane missed out on century by a whisker in his team's last group-stage match of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy on Friday.

28 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Why Team India stars won't feature for Mumbai

Mumbai, the Ranji Trophy defending champions, have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming Elite Group A match against Meghalaya, starting January 30 (Thursday).

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ajinkya Rahane hopeful of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy qualification despite defeat

Mumbai's captain Ajinkya Rahane is still hopeful of his team's chances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season.

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

All-round J&K defeat Mumbai in Ranji Trophy after 10 years

In a historic win, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) defeated Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy on January 25, marking their first win against the team in a decade.

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma gives pep talk to Mumbai team 

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, showcased his leadership during a recent Ranji Trophy match.

24 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

J&K skipper Dogra criticizes umpiring standards in Ranji Trophy

Jammu and Kashmir's cricket team captain Paras Dogra has expressed his disappointment with the standards of umpiring in their recent Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.

24 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur

Ajinkya Rahane's dismissal, recall sparks confusion in Ranji Trophy match

The Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir the MCA BKC Ground was thrown into disarray, when Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed, only to be recalled later.

24 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Shreyas Iyer disputes controversial dismissal in Ranji Trophy match

A fiery exchange transpired on Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir, at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC.

24 Jan 2025

Anil Kumble

Rohit, Jaiswal create history in Ranji Trophy: Details here

The 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season commenced on January 23 with a high-profile match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir.

23 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Meet Umar Nazir Mir: The rising pace-bowling sensation from J&K

Umar Nazir Mir, a towering figure of Jammu & Kashmir's cricket team, has made headlines with his exceptional performance in the Ranji Trophy.

22 Jan 2025

Prithvi Shaw

Ranji Trophy: Rohit, Jaiswal to open for Mumbai, confirms Rahane

The Mumbai cricket team will replicate the Melbourne Test opening pair from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

22 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Ranji Trophy: Rahane provides update on Rohit Sharma's form

Mumbai's Ranji team captain Ajinkya Rahane has provided an update on Rohit Sharma's form ahead of his Ranji Trophy return.

15 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins Ranji Trophy camp; Rohit Sharma skips training

Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has confirmed his participation in the following Ranji Trophy round by joining Mumbai's training camp.

25 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian batters with centuries in Boxing Day Tests at MCG

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26, 2024, will be a defining moment in the ongoing series.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25: Key stats and prize money

Mumbai won the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after defeating Madhya Pradesh in a nail-biting final at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 15.

15 Dec 2024

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav shines for Mumbai in SMAT final: Key stats

India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, shone for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 season finale on Sunday in Bengaluru.

Mumbai down Madhya Pradesh to win SMAT 2024/25 title: Stats

Mumbai thrashed Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in the final of the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season on Sunday in Bengaluru.

Ajinkya Rahane finishes SMAT 2024/25 campaign as top scorer: Stats

Mumbai batter Ajinkya Rahane finished the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 season as the top scorer.

14 Dec 2024

Shreyas Iyer

SMAT final, Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh: Here's the statistical preview

The final match of the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played on Sunday, December 15.

13 Dec 2024

Prithvi Shaw

Ajinkya Rahane credits 'mindset change' for spectacular form in SMAT

Seasoned cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has been on fire in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).

13 Dec 2024

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav fails in his 3rd successive match in SMAT

Mumbai defeated Baroda in the 1st semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 on Friday.

13 Dec 2024

Hardik Pandya

SMAT 2024: Ajinkya Rahane slams his third successive 80-plus score

The experienced Ajinkya Rahane was on fire in the first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semifinal against Baroda.

13 Dec 2024

Hardik Pandya

Rahane shines as Mumbai advance to SMAT 2024 final: Stats 

A dominating performance meant Mumbai beat Baroda by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024.

SMAT: Mumbai set record for highest run-chase in knockout matches

In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai scripted a new record for the highest successful run-chase in the knockout stages of the competition.

Ajinkya Rahane hits 84 versus Vidarbha in SMAT quarters: Stats

Mumbai batter Ajinkya Rahane was instrumental in his side's victory over Vidarbha in a crunch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-final clash on Wednesday.

11 Dec 2024

Prithvi Shaw

Mumbai's Prithvi Shaw hammers 49-run knock in SMAT quarter-final clash

Prithvi Shaw showcased his credentials with a 49-run knock in a crucial Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter.

06 Dec 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

SMAT: Key takeaways from final round of group fixtures

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) wrapped up its final round of group fixtures on Thursday.

Presenting the highest successful run-chases in SMAT history 

Team Mumbai created a new record by successfully chasing down the highest-ever target in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history.

Ajinkya Rahane slams 95 versus Andhra in SMAT 2024/25: Stats

Mumbai recorded a superb 230-run chase against Andhra in a crucial Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 season match on Thursday.

How has captain Ajinkya Rahane fared in IPL?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are believed to be eyeing Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Former Mumbai captain and discarded Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is tipped to be the next captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Ajinkya Rahane slams successive fifties in SMAT 2024/25: Key stats

Mumbai's Ajinkya Rahane was amongst the runs in his side's third Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 season encounter against Kerala on Friday.

IPL 2025 auction: KKR buy former player Ajinkya Rahane

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders have bought former player Ajinkya Rahane in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

17 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced its team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which will start on November 23.

29 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

'Love challenges,' Ajinkya Rahane relives his MCG knock

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who fell out of favor with Indian selectors, has acknowledged his love for embracing on-field challenges, especially in pressure situations.