Rahane took to Instagram, announcing his retirement from international cricket with a video message. He posted, "Cap 278 signing off. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. "Since the time I made my debut as a first-class cricketer, Indian cricket has grown tremendously and I feel so proud to have been a part of [it] over the last 20 years. While my chapter as an Indian cricketer comes to an end, my journey with the game doesn't," he said in the video.