Veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced the decision stepped down as captain of Mumbai’s domestic cricket team, emphasing that it’s time for new leadership.
Taking to social media, Rahane said that he has decided not continue as captain of Mumbai, adding that it’s the right time to groom a new leader. “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,” Rahane posted on X.
The 37-year-old, who has amassed 14000 runs in 201 first-class matches, however, will continue to play as a batter in the team. The Ranji season begins on October 15 and Mumbai will be up against Jammu and Kashmir in their opening game.
Under his captaincy, Mumbai clinched the Ranji Trophy title in the 2023-24 season with a victory over Vidarbha in the final.
He also guided the team to triumph in the Irani Cup 2024-25, overcoming the Rest of India (ROI) side.
Before these red-ball achievements, he led Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2022-23, cementing his reputation as one of the finest captains in Indian domestic cricket.
