How Much Money Will Ajinkya Rahane Receive From BCCI As Pension After Retirement?

Ajinkya Rahane recently announced his retirement from cricket (Source: AFP)

Ajinkya Rahane officially announced his retirement from international cricket and all forms of the game on July 30, 2026. He enjoyed a successful international career and will always be remembered for leading India to a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy series victory in Australia in 2020-21.

The veteran batter shared an emotional message on his official Instagram account and wrote - "The reality of life is that everything has a beginning and everything has an end. When the time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward."

"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."

As Rahane begins a new chapter in life, here's a look at how much money he will receive as post-retirement pension from the BCCI.

How much pension will Ajinkya Rahane Get From BCCI?

It is important to mention that Ajinkya Rahane will receive a monthly pension of ₹70,000 from the BCCI after retirement. The amount is paid under the board's pension scheme for former international cricketers.

According to the BCCI's pension policy, any player who has represented India in 25 or more Test matches qualifies for the highest pension bracket.

Taking a look at Rahane's career, he has represented India in 85 Test matches, along with 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is during his career.

Earlier, retired cricketers in this category received ₹50,000 per month. The BCCI revised the pension structure in 2022 and increased the amount to ₹70,000. 

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How is the BCCI Player Pension Scheme Funded?

The BCCI runs a dedicated welfare system to financially support former Indian cricketers after retirement. The pension scheme is funded through a structured welfare pool created by the board.

A significant portion of the money comes from the Platinum Jubilee Corpus Fund, along with a separate welfare fund maintained by the BCCI. 

The IPL also contributes to the scheme as revenue generated from playoff matches, especially gate ticket collections, is directed towards player welfare.

Apart from BCCI benefits, Rahane is also eligible for financial support from the Mumbai Cricket Association because of his domestic cricket career with Mumbai. 

However, under existing rules, retired players cannot receive pensions from both the BCCI and a state cricket association at the same time.

When Can Ajinkya Rahane's BCCI Pension Be Paused?

Although Ajinkya Rahane will receive a lifetime pension from the BCCI, there are certain conditions attached to the scheme.

If he accepts an official role within the BCCI, such as joining the coaching staff or taking up an administrative position, his monthly pension will be temporarily stopped. This rule applies only to formal salaried positions within the board.

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