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Ajinkya Rahane Retires From International Cricket: Here’s How Much BCCI Will Pay Him Every Month After 15-Year India Career…
The former India Test captain has entered a new phase after ending his international career. Thanks to the BCCI pension scheme, Rahane will continue receiving financial support from the cricket board after playing more than 80 Test matches.
After a remarkable 15-year journey with Indian cricket, veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an era that also featured some of India’s biggest modern-day stars.
Rahane’s retirement marks the closing chapter of a generation that included legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara, all of whom stepped away from international cricket in recent years.
Unlike many superstar cricketers who dominated headlines, Rahane built his reputation through patience, discipline and consistency. His calm personality and dependable batting style made him one of India’s most respected Test players.
Rahane’s Biggest Moment Came in Australia
One of the defining chapters of Rahane’s career came during India’s historic 2020-21 Australia Test series.
After India were bowled out for just 36 runs in the Adelaide Test, the team faced one of its toughest moments. With Virat Kohli unavailable for the remaining matches and several senior players dealing with injuries, Rahane took charge of the situation.
Under his captaincy, India produced a stunning comeback and defeated Australia in their own backyard, securing a memorable Test series victory.
That leadership performance remains one of the most celebrated moments of Rahane’s international career.
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How Much Will Ajinkya Rahane Receive From BCCI?
Following retirement, Rahane will become eligible for a monthly pension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under its former cricketers’ pension scheme.
Since Rahane has played more than 80 Test matches for India, he falls into the higher category of former Test players.
According to the BCCI pension structure, Rahane is expected to receive:
₹70,000 per month from BCCI
The amount comes under the revised pension scheme announced by the cricket board in 2022, when BCCI increased monthly payments for several categories of former international and domestic cricketers.
Rahane’s long association with Indian cricket and his contribution to the Test format place him among the players eligible for this financial support after retirement.
Ajinkya Rahane’s International Career Numbers
During his international career, Rahane represented India across all three formats.
Test Cricket
- Matches: 85
- Innings: 144
- Runs: 5,077
- Centuries: 12
- Half-centuries: 26
- Average: 38.46
- Highest Score: 188
One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Matches: 90
- Innings: 87
- Runs: 2,962
- Centuries: 3
- Half-centuries: 24
- Average: 35.26
T20 Internationals
- Matches: 20
- Innings: 20
- Runs: 375
- Half-centuries: 1
Overall, Rahane finished his international career with:
- 195 matches
- 8,414 runs
- 15 centuries
- 51 half-centuries
- Career-best score of 188
A Quiet Leader Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy
Although Rahane was often overshadowed by India’s biggest batting stars, his contribution to Indian cricket remains significant.
His ability to handle pressure situations, guide younger players and lead the team during challenging moments earned him immense respect among teammates and fans.
As he moves into the next phase of his career, Rahane’s focus may now shift towards domestic cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and other opportunities beyond international cricket.
For Indian cricket, however, the retirement of Ajinkya Rahane represents the end of a dependable chapter—one built not on noise, but on resilience, patience and leadership.
