17 Dec 2025, Wed

Ajinkya Rahane steps down as Mumbai captain ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

Veteran India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has decided to step down as captain of Mumbai cricket team ahead of the new domestic season. According to him, this is the right time for the team to groom a young leader and has cleared that he remains committed to play as a specialist batter.

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Mumbai:

Ajinkya Rahane, veteran India cricketer, has stepped down as the captain of the Mumbai cricket team ahead of the upcoming domestic season. He believes that this is the right time for Mumbai to groom a new leader and has also reiterated that he will continue to play for the team.

“Captaining and winning championships with the Mumbai team has been an absolute honour. With a new domestic season ahead, I believe it’s the right time to groom a new leader, and hence I’ve decided not to continue in the captaincy role. I remain fully committed to giving my best as a player and will continue my journey with @MumbaiCricAssoc to help us win more trophies. Looking forward to the season,” Rahane wrote on his X account.

 

 

 

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