Ajinkya Rahane is often considered one of the best Indian cricketers in Test cricket. Although he had played almost every format of the game, it was Test cricket where he proved his class and set a number of records. Thanks to Rahane’s impressive run in Test cricket, he was appointed captain of the Indian cricket team for six Tests back in November 2021. For the uninitiated, Rahane was one of the few Indian cricketers in history to score over 3000 runs outside India at an impressive average of over 40.
If we talk about Ajinkya Rahane’s career as a cricketer so far, he has won numerous titles with Team India. Under his captaincy, the Indian cricket team won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-2021. Furthermore, he also won the 2016 ACC Asia Cup. Talking about the Indian Premier League, Rahane won his first IPL trophy in the 2023-2024 IPL season with the Chennai Super Kings.
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Over the years, Ajinkya Rahane has scored a number of crucial goals for the Indian team on the international stage and for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Despite being an important player in the Indian team, Rahane prefers to live a simple life but never misses an opportunity to give his fans a glimpse of his life through his Instagram posts. For the uninitiated, Rahane is happily married to Radhika Rahane and the stunning couple is blessed with two children, Aarya and Raghav.
Ajinkya Rahane has 5.2 million followers on his Instagram account and every now and then he uploads pictures and videos with his wife and children. When we talk about one of the coolest and most stunning cricket couples in India, Ajinkya and Radhika are at the top. While people are in love with their cute companionship, not everyone is aware of their cute love story. So, without further ado, let’s talk about it!
Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Rahane’s love story: Neighborhood lovers turned life partners
According to a number of media reports, Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Dhopavkar lived in the same neighborhood, Mulund, during their stay in Mumbai. Their shared passion for Bollywood films and cricket strengthened their bond and as they grew older, Ajinkya and Radhika developed feelings for each other. After dating for a while, they informed their parents about their relationship. Both families were happy with Ajinkya and Radhika’s decision and were given the green light to take the step.
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Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Dhopavkar got married on November 26, 2014 according to Maharashtrian rituals and rules in Mumbai. The couple looked absolutely stunning on their wedding day.
Radhika Dhopavkar looked out of this world in a beautiful saree while Ajinkya Rahane wore a beige and gold suit Sherwani with green Pajamas. The traditional wedding in Maharashtra was followed by a lavish reception attended by the who’s who of the cricket fraternity.
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Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Rahane’s children
The stunning couple welcomed their first child, an adorable daughter, on October 4, 2019. Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Rahane chose the name ‘Aarya’ for their baby girl. On October 5, 2022, they became parents for the second time when Radhika gave birth to a baby boy whom they named Raghav. The family of four never misses a chance to give everyone pure family goals. Radhika shares glimpses of whether she is spending quality time in exotic locations or doing a host of fun activities on her Instagram account.
When Ajinkya Rahane revealed that he went to his wedding in a t-shirt and jeans
According to a report by ABP Live, Ajinkya Rahane once told a hilarious story related to his wedding in an old interview with a news portal. The cricketer revealed that he wore a t-shirt and jeans to his wedding. When asked about his decision to wear a t-shirt and jeans on his D-Day, Ajinkya stated that he did not have time to buy clothes for his wedding. He admitted that his then fiancée Radhika was angry when he saw him. However, the cricketer bought the clothes later and looked stunning on his wedding day.
Ajinkya Rahane’s wife, Radhika Rahane, is nothing short of a diva
Ajinkya Rahane’s wife, Radhika Rahane, is one of the most beautiful wives of Indian cricketers. The gorgeous diva has 359k followers on her Instagram account which speaks volumes about her style and fashion quotient. However, the public portal hardly provides any information about their educational qualifications.
However, according to a report in Sportskeeda, Radhika Rahane had completed an interior designing course. She is often photographed with her husband Ajinkya Rahane as she accompanies him on his cricket tours. In an old interview with a news portal, Ajinkya once admitted that his wife travels with him and is his “biggest supporter”. The couple doesn’t miss a moment to make us believe in true love. We hope they continue to inspire us with the way they live their married life.
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