New Delhi, July 30 -- Former and current Indian cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Virender Sehwag, paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket.

Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday through an emotional video shared on Instagram, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning nearly two decades.

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan shared a heartfelt message for Rahane, recalling their time together on tours and in dressing rooms.

"Jinks kitne tours, kitne dressing rooms, kitni partnerships... aur kitni yaadein. Captain ke roop mein bhi tujhe utna hi composed dekha, aur teammate ke roop m...