Ajinkya Rahane has expressed a desire to play for India again. Rahane was at Lord's for the third Test between India and England and spoke to Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton on Sky Sports cricket, where he said that he is enjoying his cricket and wants to play Test cricket. Rahane was one of India's best batters in overseas conditions in the Virat Kohli era, but lost his place after a long lean run. He last played a Test for India in 2023, and since then has been on the sidelines.

“It’s good to be here. I still want to play Test cricket. I am really passionate about playing Test cricket and at this moment, I am enjoying my cricket. Just here for a few days and I carried my training clothes so that I can keep myself fit. Our domestic season is starting so the preparation has just begun,” the 37-year-old said on Sky Sports Cricket.

This is not the first time Rahane has made his desire to play for India out in public. He had said the same during IPL 2025 as well.

“I would love to be back in the Indian set-up again. The desire, the hunger, the fire is still there. Fitness-wise, I am right up there. I just want to take one game at a time, thinking about this IPL right now, and then, let’s see what happens in the future,” Rahane had said.

“I am a guy who will never give up. (I) always try and give my best on the field; give more than 100 per cent. It’s always about that, focusing on controllable things. I have been playing domestic cricket as well, and I am really enjoying my cricket at this moment,” he had added.

Rahane played 85 Tests for India, scoring 5077 runs, including 12 centuries. The biggest moment of Rahane's career came in the 2020-21 tour of Australia, where he led the Indian team to a historic series win.