He last played for India in a Test match against West Indies in 2023.
“The reality of life is that everything has a beginning and everything has an end. When the time comes, we simply have to respect it and move forward,” Rahane said in a video he posted on his social media.
“I have always relied on timing in my batting and I have always understood its importance. Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats.”