# Rahane signs for European T20 league days after retirement 2026-08-07T11:55:51+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ajinkya Rahane has joined Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League, a week after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old former India captain said the opportunity came the same day he retired, and that Waugh personally called him to ask if he would play for the Dutch franchise. The tournament runs from August 26 to September 20 across Dublin, Ireland, and The Hague, Netherlands. Rahane told PTI he wants to share his experience and help European players improve. Flames co-founder Steve Waugh called Rahane's leadership and character invaluable in building a winning culture. The league's other marquee names include Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, and Rahul Dravid. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com - rediff.com Tags: Ajinkya Rahane, Amsterdam Flames, Cricket, European T20 Premier League, Steve Waugh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rahane-signs-for-amsterdam-flames-in-european-t20-league/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rahane-signs-for-amsterdam-flames-in-european-t20-league/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.