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Ajinkya Rahane relinquishes Mumbai captaincy ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

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Ajinkya Rahane Relinquishes Mumbai Captaincy Ahead Of 2025-26 Domestic Season

By IANS News August 21, 2025 • 12:56 PM View: 571

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his decision to step down as Mumbai captain ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season.

Rahane took to social media to announce his decision to quit the Mumbai captaincy, saying, "I believe 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 wrote on X.

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