Summary
- Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane said playing tennis-ball cricket with Prince William outside Buckingham Palace was an experience he would remember for a long time, in a LinkedIn post published on Wednesday.
- “Cricket has taken me to some remarkable venues across the world, but playing tennis-ball cricket right on The Mall in London with Buckingham Palace in the backdrop is an experience that will stay with me for a long time,” Rahane wrote.
- Rahane said the group discussed cricket, their experiences playing in England and India, and their shared responsibility for the future.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane said playing tennis-ball cricket with Prince William outside Buckingham Palace was an experience he would remember for a long time, in a LinkedIn post published on Wednesday.
Rahane joined William and other prominent cricketers for the friendly match on The Mall in London on Tuesday, as part of events promoting the upcoming Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai.
“Cricket has taken me to some remarkable venues across the world, but playing tennis-ball cricket right on The Mall in London with Buckingham Palace in the backdrop is an experience that will stay with me for a long time,” Rahane wrote.
He said the gathering celebrated the shared love of cricket in Britain and India while drawing attention to environmental challenges.
“It was a privilege to spend time with HRH Prince William and catch up with wonderful friends and icons of the sport Dada, Brian Lara, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Danni and everyone else who brought so much joy to the pitch,” he wrote, referring to former India captain Sourav Ganguly by his nickname, Dada.
Rahane said the group discussed cricket, their experiences playing in England and India, and their shared responsibility for the future.
He also highlighted the Earthshot Prize, which will hold its 2026 awards ceremony in Mumbai on November 17. The prize, founded by William in 2020, supports efforts to develop solutions to environmental problems.
“Repairing and protecting our planet across nature, clean air, oceans, waste reduction, and climate requires the same values the sport teaches us every day — discipline, collective effort, and genuine intent,” Rahane wrote.
Indian filmmaker Karan Johar is set to host the awards ceremony, which will be held in Mumbai for the first time.
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