Indian middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane plays for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Ajinkya Rahane quite early in his career was earmarked as a special talent and made his first-class debut at the age of 19 against Karachi Urban in the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in September 2007, in Karachi. Ajinkya Rahane scored a century on debut.

Ajinkya Rahane was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2018 auction for Rs. 4 crores. He was initially appointed as vice-captain of Rajasthan Royals, deputy to Steve Smith, but after Steve Smith's ban in 2018 after the ball-tampering scandal, Ajinkya Rahane took over as captain of the team for a short period of time.

After waiting in the wings for quite a few years, Ajinkya Rahane finally made his Test debut against Australia at Delhi in 2013. The match was not successful for Rahane as he had twin failures and his Test future was again looking uncertain.

Ajinkya Rahane has so far played 66 Test matches and scored 4,203 runs at an average of 42.88, hitting nine centuries. Ajinkya Rahane in his brief career has scored hundreds in England, New Zealand, Australia and narrowly missed out on a hundred in South Africa at Durban, 2013.

Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Dhopavkar first met during their school days. They were friends ever since before falling in love

It was on September 26, 2014 that Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Dhopavkar took their relationship to the next level and tied the knot.

Earlier in September 2019, Ajinkya Rahane shared this picture when wife Radhika was pregnant

In October 2019, Ajinkya Rahane took to Instagram to share a lovely photo along with wife Radhika Dhopavkar and their newborn child.

On their fifth wedding anniversary, Ajinkya Rahane shared a lovely selfie with wife Radhika and captioned it, 'Just married...5 years ago #HappyAnniversary @radhika_dhopavkar'

Not many are aware but Ajinkya Rahane was coached by former Indian cricketer Pravin Amre

As of June 2020, Ajinkya Rahane has played 90 ODIs scoring 2,962 runs at an average of 35.26.

Ajinkya Rahane has scored 3 centuries and 24 fifties in ODIs with a highest score of 111.

In picture: Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika celebrate New Year 2018

In picture: Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika Dhopavkar celebrating Diwali together.

Ajinkya Rahane shared this cute photo with his granny, 'Grandma's love feels like nobody else's'

In his IPL career, Ajinkya Rahane has played for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant.

In picture: Ajinkya Rahane during the festival of Ganesh Utsav

Ajinkya Rahane professing his love for his wife, 'A week well spent with my baiko .. always feels so good to be home even if it's only for a few days .. now off to Sri Lanka'

Ajinkya Rahane and wife during their holiday in England, 'Such a lovely day in London with my Drama Queen #NeverFailsToMakeMeLaugh'

Ajinkya Rahane with his wife during one of their vacations again, 'Seeing a #sunset is so peaceful #beautifulnature @radhika_dhopavkar'

As of June 2020, Ajinkya Rahane has played 20 T20Is scoring 325 runs at an average of 20.83. His highest score is 61.

Rahane's has a boastful first-class career with 142 matches and 10,689 runs at an average of 49.25

Ajinkya Rahane and wife Radhika spend a lot of time together when the cricketer is not on the field.

Ajinkya Rahane shared this post with wife Radhika just before their holiday, 'And I'm off to Thailand with my entertainment package'

Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika during Valentine's Day. He captioned this photo, 'I'm so lucky to have you in my life. #happyvalentinesday'

Ajinkya Rahane posted this picture and captioned, 'Nothing can beat the awesome CHAI made by my Baiko. Feels great to be back home'

Ajinkya Rahane posted a goofy picture with wife Radhika on the way to a restaurant for lunch.

Ajinkya Rahane shared this photo of his wedding photo with wife Radhika on their first anniversary and captioned it, 'Its been a year already!!! Time really flies. #firstweddinganniversary'

On New Year 2020, Rahane shared a candid photo of him, wife Radhika and their baby Aarya and wished his fans - Best wishes for the new year from the Rahanes

On Women's Day 2020, Ajinkya Rahane shared photos of his wife Radhika and mother with a lovely message - I am what I am because of THEM! Wishing a very happy Women's Day to all the powerful women out there who make the world a better place! 

Ajinkya Rahane shared this picture and wrote, 'Privileged to be nominated by the PM Modi ji for 'Swachhata Hi Seva' Movement. I humbly request everyone to this movement by keeping our cities and country clean #SwachhBharat'

Ajinkya Rahane could be counted as one of the best Test batsmen in Indian side alongside captain Virat Kohli.