Pujara available for Ranji season; Rahane quits Mumbai captaincy

Pujara Available for Ranji Season; Rahane Quits Mumbai Captaincy

Key Points

• Cheteshwar Pujara has made himself available for the upcoming Ranji season.
• Ajinkya Rahane has stepped down as Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain.
• Pujara has been out of India's Test side since the World Test Championship final in June 2023.
• Rahane has led Mumbai in 70 games across formats and has won 2 championships as captain.

Pujara's Availability

Cheteshwar Pujara has signalled his readiness to play in the upcoming Ranji season. A senior SCA official confirmed Pujara's availability, stating that his experience will be a big advantage for the team.

Rahane's Decision

Ajinkya Rahane has decided not to continue in the captaincy role, stating that it's the right time to groom a new leader. He remains committed to giving his best as a player and will continue his journey with Mumbai cricket.

Rahane's Career Highlights

• Led Mumbai in 70 games across formats.
• Won 2 championships as captain, including the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy championship.
• Led India in 3 ODIs, 2 T20Is, and 6 Tests.
• Scored 469 runs at a strike rate of 164.56 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament.